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Gulf–Asia crude freight exceeds $37 a barrel as Hormuz routes adapt

Pipeline diversions and tanker transfers have helped restore Gulf oil exports, but freight costs are more than five times prewar levels.

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Gulf–Asia crude freight exceeds $37 a barrel as Hormuz routes adapt

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