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Over 100 empty oil tankers head to US - White House says

Apr 14, 2026, 21:21 GMT+1

More than 100 empty oil tankers are heading to US ports to load crude, the White House said on Tuesday, calling American output a “critical lifeline” amid global energy disruptions linked to the war with Iran, CBS reported.

Of the 103 vessels, 54 are Very Large Crude Carriers, each capable of transporting about two million barrels.

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