NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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Tanker movements shift as Trump threatens to block Iranian ports

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Tanker movements shift as Trump threatens to block Iranian ports

Apr 13, 2026 • By Stella Odiche

OIL tanker traffic in the Persian Gulf has begun to adjust sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a naval blockade, including a targeted threat against vessels linked…