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Escape from Hormuz: the oil tankers running the Iranian gauntlet

Financial Times
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:06 AM
~4 min read
Energy

Original Report

How trading houses Vitol, Trafigura and Mercuria have managed to get some of their oil tankers out of the Gulf

Glass House Analysis

Energy prices affect virtually every aspect of daily life—from commuting costs to heating bills to the price of groceries (which must be transported). For working families, energy represents one of the most volatile and impactful line items in their budgets. Energy policy decisions ripple through the economy, affecting everything from manufacturing competitiveness to household financial stress.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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