Event Brief
Saudi supertankers begin crossing Strait of Hormuz
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: The first large volumes of Saudi oil, about 6 million barrels, started crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Saudi oil tankers
WHAT: First large volumes of Saudi oil began crossing the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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