https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vitol-chief-warns-of-tanker-shortage-and-risk-of-200-a-barrel-oilContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vitol-chief-warns-of-tanker-shortage-and-risk-of-200-a-barrel-oilhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vitol-chief-warns-of-tanker-shortage-and-risk-of-200-a-barrel-oil#u111176Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:19:35 +0000The world's oil supply cushion is thin, with inventories nearly exhausted. Vitol's CEO warns of a tanker shortage and the risk of $200-a-barrel oil. Around 14 million barrels per day are leaving the Middle East. The global oil stockpile buffer has been nearly burned through.Why it mattersThis matters as a thin oil supply cushion and tanker shortage could lead to significant price increases. The situation is being closely watched as it could impact the global economy. Oil executives are highlighting the risks of supply chain disruptions.What is confirmedThe world's oil supply cus