US Navy permits Vietnamese oil tanker through blockade by July 2026

Market overview

Vietnam's state oil company Petrolimex has formally requested the US Navy to allow the supertanker 'Sanko Spirit' to pass through the blockade. The US Navy, under pressure to maintain regional stability, is likely to grant passage to avoid escalating tensions with Vietnam.

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Implied probability (Yes)

70%

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