Record $80 million shipping bills squeeze U.S. oil sales to Asia

Shipping costs have surged to record levels, making U.S. crude exports to Asian markets uncompetitive compared to other suppliers.

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Published 11:04 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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The Daily CallerRecord $80,000,000 Shipping Bills Are Pricing American Oil Out Of Asia

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFinally, some good news! The Daily Caller reports shipping bills hit a record eighty million dollars, pricing American oil out of Asia.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistVera, that is not good news. That is a boat bill the size of a small island, and my eleven windbreakers are weeping.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut look at the ships, Brock! Thousands of tons of oil, sailing together across the ocean, trying their very best. I'm going to cry.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThe Caller says energy stress is visible in freight. Honestly, I just feel seen. My love life is also overpriced and going nowhere.