Tanker freight rates have surged to 4.5 times the baseline benchmark, with the war costs of Middle East conflicts being factored into the price of every barrel of crude oil.

This week, freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) on the Gulf of Oman-to-China route surged to Worldscale 450 points (equivalent to 4.5 times the benchmark rate), translating to approximately $11.50 per barrel and setting a record high since the inception of this route. Meanwhile, ongoing military exchanges between the United States and Iran continue to constrain available shipping capacity in the Gulf, while VLCC freight rates on the West Africa-to-Asia route have also hit historic highs.

wallstreetcnSep 12 05:30

As net long positions in WTI crude oil hit a 20-week high, the Trump administration is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to expand refining capacity.

Executives at refining companies stated that new refineries require several years to become operational, leading them to prioritize improving the efficiency of existing facilities. Currently, the average price of diesel in the United States has surpassed $6 per gallon for the first time, while gasoline prices remain elevated, and refinery utilization rates have reached approximately 98%. According to data from the CFTC, as of the week ending September 8, net long positions in NYMEX WTI crude oil hit a 20-week high, and net long positions in gasoline reached a nine-month high.

wallstreetcnSep 12 05:02

Houthi forces have nearly complete control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait! A dual blockade is strangling Saudi Arabia's export lifeline.

The Houthi forces have not only seized all strategic islands in the Red Sea but also paralyzed Saudi Arabia’s last crude oil export corridor. Can isolated Riyadh weather this shock?

Golden10 DataSep 11 22:19

IEA warns that the war in Iran has dragged oil demand to its largest post-pandemic decline, cautioning that further weakening is likely in the coming months.

The ongoing conflict in Iran continues to weigh on global oil demand, with this year's decline marking the largest since the onset of the pandemic, and further contraction is likely in the coming months.

wallstreetcnSep 11 22:02

The 15th Five-Year Plan for the automotive industry has been released! Under high penetration rate targets, intelligent vehicles are entering an era of comprehensive competition in computing power, data, and AI.

① On September 11, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and eight other departments jointly issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry." ② The Plan outlines five key areas comprising a total of 17 priority tasks, including enhancing technological innovation capabilities, promoting the optimization and upgrading of the industrial system, fostering cross-sector integrated development, establishing a scientific and efficient industry governance framework, and pioneering new prospects for global industrial cooperation.

cls.cnSep 11 15:28

Will WeChat's Lingqiantong and Yu'ebao be unavailable for direct consumer payments after September 30? Industry verification: This is a misinterpretation of policy.

① Reporters learned from multiple payment institutions that market claims suggesting "Yu'ebao and Lingqiantong will no longer be usable for payments" are a misinterpretation of the policy. ② Tencent's Tenpay stated that Lingqiantong has always adhered to compliant operations, and the use of its related functions remains unaffected. ③ Regarding Yu'ebao, industry insiders close to the institution analyzed that there is expected to be "no significant impact," and users will still be able to select Yu'ebao as a payment method going forward.

cls.cnSep 11 14:21