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Record armada of tankers headed to U.S. Gulf to load oil

An unusually large fleet of crude oil tankers is converging on the U.S. Gulf Coast to load cargoes destined for international markets.

Published Apr 13, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A record armada of crude oil tankers on the open seas is being redirected to the U.S. Gulf Coast to load oil. The vessels are expected to take on cargoes bound for markets around the world.