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Russian-Flag Ship Register Jumps 36% as Shadow Fleet Faces Pressure
Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow-fleet vessels toward Russian flags, CREA said.
Editorial Team · Sep 25, 2026

Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow-fleet vessels toward Russian flags, CREA said.

Russia is expected to attend next week’s G20 energy meeting in Houston as geopolitical risks keep energy security in market focus.

The US has launched airstrikes against Iran for the ninth night, while Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating Middle East tensions.

The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

The UK authorized indefinite imports of diesel and aviation fuel from Russian oil processed abroad, responding to rising fuel prices and global energy supply tensions.