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news El Financiero 2026-04-11

Ormuz Strait tensions drive war premiums, complicating oil tanker transit

Tensions in the Ormuz Strait have significantly increased war insurance premiums, making passage for oil tankers difficult. Insurers now require authorization from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard of Iran, classifying compliance as a risk mitigation factor.


Crisis en el estrecho de Ormuz dispara primas de guerra y frena tránsito marítimo. <p>Tener un seguro ya no resulta suficiente para los barcos petroleros que buscan cruzar el <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/10/acusan-que-solo-9-buques-cruzaron-el-estrecho-de-ormuz-en-dia-2-de-la-tregua-trafico-esta-por-debajo/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/10/acusan-que-solo-9-buques-cruzaron-el-estrecho-de-ormuz-en-dia-2-de-la-tregu...

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