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Reliance Tankers Rerouted to Asia Amid Iran War Demand

3/6/2026

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Two Reliance Industries Ltd tankers rerouted from Europe to Asia because of strong demand and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.
The Advantage Life, carrying 100,000 metric tons of diesel, is now headed for Singapore.
The Navig8 Honor, carrying 75,000 tons of jet fuel, has been redirected to Southeast Asia.
Asian buyers are seeking fuel to mitigate production losses from anticipated refinery cuts, as traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains nearly halted.
Singapore's jet fuel refining margins reached a record US$80 per barrel on March 5.

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Two Reliance Industries Ltd tankers rerouted from Europe to Asia because of strong demand and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.
The Advantage Life, carrying 100,000 metric tons of diesel, is now headed for Singapore.
The Navig8 Honor, carrying 75,000 tons of jet fuel, has been redirected to Southeast Asia.
Asian buyers are seeking fuel to mitigate production losses from anticipated refinery cuts, as traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains nearly halted.
Singapore's jet fuel refining margins reached a record US$80 per barrel on March 5.