https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-shortage-of-oil-tankers-is-threatening-to-keep-gas-prices-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-shortage-of-oil-tankers-is-threatening-to-keep-gas-prices-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-shortage-of-oil-tankers-is-threatening-to-keep-gas-prices-high#u80542Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:56:55 +0000A global shortage of supertankers is driving oil shipping rates to record levels, threatening to keep gasoline prices high. This supply crunch stems from a war between the US, Israel, and Iran that began in February and has forced a redraw of trade routes. While Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) rates have exploded and some vessels earn $1 million per day, the industry is responding with a spike in new tanker orders. Trafigura suggests a buying spree in the Middle East could prolong this boom.Why it mattersThe conflict has increased the risk for vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. High