US oil trader stakes $2bn on tankers as carriers avoid Hormuz

Financial Times · 5 hours ago
  • A US oil trader has taken a $2bn gamble on tankers, with carriers steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times.
  • The position size of $2bn makes the trade one of the largest single wagers on oil tanker capacity tied to Middle East chokepoint risk.
  • The article body sits behind a subscription gate, so the trader's identity, the vessels or contracts involved, and the position's tenor are not disclosed in the source.

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“US oil trader takes $2bn gamble on tankers as carriers steer clear of Hormuz”— Financial Times

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