Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity

🔴 Tension Rising CGEP 2026-05-10
Iran's aging tankers are facing storage capacity issues due to the US naval blockade and reduced Iranian oil exports. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut down, impacting commercial shipping and oil tankers, while Iranian Foreign Minister stated Tehran would not close the waterway. Recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran have further escalated tensions, with claims of breaking OPEC.
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Source: CGEP (energypolicy.columbia.edu)
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