Aramco Expands September Crude Offers Outside Hormuz

August 26, 2026

News summary: Reuters reported Saudi Aramco offered more September crude for loading outside Hormuz through ship-to-ship transfers after selling at least 4 million barrels to China under the workaround.

Market context: The workaround improved access but required explicit STS approvals, compatible vessels, inspection terms, title transfer, documentation and insurance.