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title: "First supertankers transit Hormuz after months of delays"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287085834.md"
description: "Three supertankers, linked to Chinese and South Korean interests, have successfully transited the Hormuz Strait after delays since February. Oil prices for Brent and WTI have decreased following Trump's postponement of a planned attack on Iran. However, daily vessel counts remain significantly lower than pre-war levels, indicating ongoing supply threats."
datetime: "2026-05-20T14:45:18.000Z"
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# First supertankers transit Hormuz after months of delays

First tankers move: Three supertankers, including Chinese- and South Korean-linked vessels, exited the Gulf via Hormuz after prolonged delays since late February. Oil prices dip: Brent and WTI crude eased after Trump postponed a planned attack on Iran, citing diplomatic progress. Flows still limited: Despite the latest crossings, daily vessel counts remain well below pre-war averages, with supply threats ongoing.

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