Debate Over Oil Flow and 'Invisible' Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

A discrepancy exists between Washington's estimates and those of energy monitoring companies regarding the amount of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The widespread deactivation of AIS transponders by 'invisible' tankers is contributing to this information gap.

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Hormuz: The puzzle of 9 million barrels – How much oil is really passing through, and the role of the “invisible” tankers

Washington's estimate is significantly higher than those of companies that monitor global energy flows. The widespread deactivation of AIS transponders is widening the information gap The post Hormuz: The puzzle of 9 million barrels – How much oil is really passing through, and the role of the “invisible” tankers appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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