NYSE:INSW 4 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

International Seaways stock in focus as U.S. flags possible Venezuela sanctions shift next week

U.S. forces seized a Venezuela-linked tanker Friday, the fifth such operation in recent weeks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said more Venezuela sanctions could be lifted “as soon as next week” to ease oil sales. International Seaways shares closed at $54.41, down 0.2% after a volatile week for tanker stocks.

12 January 2026

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Frontline stock falls 5.7% as tanker rates sink — what investors watch next

Frontline shares fell 5.7% to $20.58 Friday, outpacing declines in other U.S.-listed tanker stocks. The TD3C VLCC benchmark dropped to $28,987 per day, about half its pre-holiday level. Oil prices edged lower ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Frontline’s next quarterly report is scheduled for Feb. 27.

4 January 2026

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Brent-WTI Crude Oil Price Spread Hits Decade High Amid Soaring Middle East Demand
March 20, 2026, 4:27 AM EDT. The price gap between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures widened to around $14 per barrel Thursday, hitting the largest spread in over a decade. Brent traded at $111.37 a barrel, while WTI was at $97.78. Earlier, the spread neared $20 as Brent rose to $114. Brent, the global seaborne crude benchmark, reflects geopolitical risks and international demand surges, especially from the Middle East and Europe. WTI, priced at a U.S. inland hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, is buffered by domestic production and infrastructure, making it less sensitive to global disruptions. The widened spread highlights increased geopolitical risk premium on Brent amid Middle East tensions impacting oil markets.