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European diesel prices have risen due to Middle East conflict and Russia's export ban, affecting road transport costs.

Asian buyers may shift demand to Australian wheat following disruptions to grain harvests and shipping in Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine claims to have damaged 116 Russian-linked vessels in the Sea of Azov over a nine-day period.

A Russian drone attack on a merchant ship in Ukraine's Odesa region killed five seafarers and injured twelve.

Russia's fossil fuel export revenues fell in June despite an increase in overall export volumes and crude loadings

Overnight strikes by Russia and Ukraine have targeted crucial grain export facilities in each country, following earlier disruptions

The Dutch government seeks new legal powers to combat the Russian 'shadow fleet' transporting sanctioned oil.

The European Parliament has passed a non-binding resolution urging the European Commission to sanction alumina sales to Russia.

Ukraine claims 14 more drone strikes on Russian ships, escalating attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov

Attacks on Russian refineries in June boosted crude exports while reducing refined product availability for international delivery

Oil prices surged as the US-Iran ceasefire faltered and Russia implemented a diesel export ban, impacting global energy markets

Northwest European gasoline refining margins fell as crude oil prices jumped, indicating higher operational costs for refiners

Russia's diesel export ban led to a substantial single-day increase in US diesel futures, hitting a four-year high

Russia has prohibited diesel exports to stabilize its domestic fuel market after Ukrainian drone attacks caused shortages

A Chevron-chartered oil tanker, the Yasa Polaris, was hit by a drone off Russia's Black Sea coast, increasing maritime risks.

Ukraine claims to have targeted 21 Russian ships with drone attacks in the Black Sea within 72 hours

Japan's jet fuel export ban to Russia now explicitly includes shipments through third countries and at-sea transfers.

Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked a dozen Russian "shadow fleet" tankers supplying fuel to Crimea over two days

Russian tanker operators have increased crude oil shipments from domestic ports as non-G7 peers withdraw due to flag registry clampdowns

Finnish rail freight is reorienting towards Central Europe due to increased Russian tariffs on goods bound for Finland

A Russian patrol plane reportedly harassed a Royal Navy aircraft carrier by deploying sonobuoys, highlighting geopolitical tensions

Ukraine reportedly launched overnight strikes targeting Russian oil tankers, port infrastructure, and refinery facilities

French prosecutors fined a shadow fleet tanker owner €1 million for operating under a false flag in the Atlantic.

A decline in Russia's crude oil processing capacity is driving a notable increase in seaborne crude exports.

A Ukrainian drone attack struck St. Petersburg's port and an oil terminal, impacting critical logistics and energy infrastructure

India's crude oil imports reached a record 4.93 million bpd in June, largely due to increased Russian supplies

The UK government has introduced new sanctions targeting Russia's maritime shadow fleet and energy exports.

A report indicates Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels are linked to drone incursions within the EU, raising maritime security concerns

European authorities are escalating measures against tankers falsely using Cameroon's flag to carry Russian oil, including at-sea…

French authorities fined and released a 'shadow fleet' tanker after a month-long detention, underscoring regulatory enforcement.