China’s 13.6% dependence on Tehran’s oil

China’s 13.6% dependence on Tehran’s oil

According to data received from tanker trackers, China imported an average of 1.38 million barrels of oil per day from Iran in the first half of 2025, equivalent to more than 13.6 percent of the country's total oil imports.
Fear and flight of giant oil tankers from the Strait of Hormuz

Fear and flight of giant oil tankers from the Strait of Hormuz

Following the escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States, two super-heavy oil tankers named Coswisdom Lake and South Loyalty, each with a capacity to carry 2 million barrels of crude oil, changed their course near the Strait of Hormuz and retreated south.
Oil tanker fares in the Persian Gulf have become up to 60% more expensive

Oil tanker fares in the Persian Gulf have become up to 60% more expensive

The cost of transporting oil by supertankers from the Persian Gulf to East Asia has increased by 60 percent in the wake of rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The ship booking market has been brought to a virtual standstill, with many Iranian tankers moving further away from ports, as the risk of crossing the Strait of Hormuz and concerns about disruption to maritime traffic have increased.