16:47 - 10.04.2026

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April 10, Fineko/abc.az. Russian supertanker Arhimeda entered the Persian Gulf empty, changing its route to "on request".

ABC.AZ informs that amid the conflict in the region, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is declining, and investors are monitoring the situation.

The key issue is possible passage fees: Iran is offering about $2 million per ship, while the U.S. and the West insist on freedom of navigation. This could lead to higher oil prices and higher supply costs.