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Ukrainian drone attacks are now targeting Western-affiliated tankers in the Black Sea, while Saudi crude diversions are rising
Gulf oil and condensate exports held steady in July, though 40% below pre-war levels, with a late-month slowdown
Attacks on Black Sea shipping and export terminals are disrupting global grain and oil supplies, turning the region into a chokepoint
European natural gas prices are stable near three-week lows as traders weigh Middle East diplomatic progress against supply risks.
Iran and Oman have reportedly reached an understanding on the precise geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of…
A growing fleet of Iranian oil tankers is idling off the coast, signaling US sanctions are disrupting crude exports.
Drone attacks have caused a 62% drop in dirty tanker loadings at Russian Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports.
Most vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are now using AIS messages to communicate their status, not just their destination.
Tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued, even with ongoing peace negotiation reports and presidential assurances.
The US aims to announce an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran warns of potential delays.
Platts wheat benchmark hits 13-month low due to weak demand and increased Black Sea security risks
Wheat futures hit a three-week low, falling below $6.40 per bushel, driven by declining oil prices and broader agricultural market trends
Soybean futures dropped to a five-week low, driven by falling crude oil prices and speculation of a US-Iran deal.
UK natural gas prices have fallen for three straight days, reaching their lowest since mid-July on Middle East deal hopes
Shipping associations oppose new compulsory transit charges for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing freedom of navigation.
Houthi forces claim a missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker off the coast of Yanbu in the Red Sea.
India condemned the sinking of an Indian-registered commercial vessel in the Red Sea after an attack, with all 14 crew rescued
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel sank in the Red Sea after a suspected attack near Yemen, escalating regional maritime risks
Middle Eastern oil producers are considering land-based export options to bypass the Strait of Hormuz due to geopolitical shifts.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure have reshaped Russia's seaborne oil trade, reducing refined product exports and boosting crude…
Oil tanker threats in the Middle East are at their highest level since the Iran-Iraq War due to recent Red Sea attacks
VLSFO availability in Singapore remains tight, with extended lead times and inventories impacted by US-Iran hostilities.
A second Qatari LNG tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to expanded force majeure declarations.
European wholesale natural gas prices rebounded due to persistent shipping delays in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Middle East peace talks.
Oil companies report significant profits as the Iran conflict drives up fuel prices and global shipping costs.
Iran warns it will target US warships attempting to alter approved shipping corridors or maintain a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship reported a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran offered conflicting reports on talks
FESCO has paused new Black Sea shipment orders after a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its vessels.
Lufthansa Airlines faced a difficult first half, citing the Iran conflict, rising fuel costs, and strikes as key factors.
Oil prices dropped sharply yesterday due to renewed optimism about a potential US-Iran peace deal.
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