As you probably guessed, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to drive market sentiment for energy markets and tanker vessel rates. While there have been several developments in the region this week, the big picture factors are the same: the Strait of Hormuz is all but sealed to vessel traffic and global energy and fertilizer supplies are shrinking rapidly. Most analysts are now pricing in a higher-for-longer outlook for crude oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices until the Strait reopens and lost energy production capacity comes back online. One interesting development this week...