The US-sanctioned tanker "Danuta I," carrying Iranian LPG, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz without incident despite heightened regional tensions. This development occurs as overall tanker traffic through the strategic waterway has collapsed by 90% compared to the previous week, according to Kpler and MarineTraffic data. Reports indicate that Iranian forces also permitted the China-linked bulk carrier "Iron Maiden" to pass, suggesting a selective transit policy based on political ties. The broader paralysis of commercial shipping reflects extreme security risks that threaten global energy supply stability. Market analysts anticipate that this massive disruption to the world's most critical energy chokepoint will act as a significant supply-side shock. Consequently, prices for Brent Crude, WTI, and XNG/USD are expected to face substantial upward pressure as geopolitical risks remain elevated.
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