Exclusive: Freight jumps 3x to $15/bbl, insurance up to 3%: Shipping shock hits energy flows
- Posted on April 20, 2026
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Exclusive: Freight jumps 3x to $15/bbl, insurance up to 3%: Shipping shock hits energy flows

Freight rates surge 3x to $15/bbl and war-risk insurance up to 3% push India’s energy import costs higher amid supply disruptions and shipping volatility.