Strait of Hormuz

Renewed piracy and conflict in Yemen are jeopardizing carrier efforts to restore Red Sea and Suez Canal shipping routes.

A tanker suffered minor damage from a projectile strike off Oman's coast, with all crew safe and no environmental harm.

Cathay Cargo has delayed restarting Middle East freighter operations due to escalating US-Iran conflict, mirroring Cargolux's earlier…

Bangladesh's Petrobangla expects a 50% cut in 2026 LNG imports from QatarEnergy due to Middle East conflict

Wheat prices in Marmara rebounded from a 19-month low due to shipping disruptions in the Kerch Strait and Azov Sea

Copper futures fell to a one-week low as escalating US-Iran conflict led to a broad sell-off in metals markets

Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are significantly impacting global LNG markets, affecting trade routes and supply.

Goldman Sachs warns of tightening oil markets and rising Brent prices due to renewed tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

European natural gas prices hit a four-month peak of €55.7 per MWh as US-Iran attacks escalated in the Persian Gulf.

US-sanctioned tankers carrying Iranian cooking fuel are altering courses in the Gulf of Oman due to an intensified US blockade

Ukraine has recorded 147 strikes against Russian shipping, underscoring continued maritime hostilities and risks in the region

Tanker operators are considering the US Gulf Coast as an alternative amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tanker markets have returned to a "wartime pattern" due to recent Middle East strikes, impacting rates and routing flexibility

US Central Command launched further strikes on Iran's southern coast, maintaining high Brent crude prices amidst escalating Middle East…

Oil prices saw a minor decrease on Thursday, maintaining levels close to mid-June peaks as Middle East tensions escalated

US strikes targeted an oil tanker near Iran's main export terminal, intensifying tensions and impacting Strait of Hormuz shipping.

India has advised its seafarers to avoid voyages through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened regional tensions.

Wheat futures hit a two-month high due to escalating Ukrainian and Russian military actions in the Black Sea, raising concerns for grain…

Escalating US-Iran tensions are strengthening the physical oil market, causing oil prices to rise for a third day.

Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz led to increased volatility and higher crude oil prices in Q2 2026.

Asian stock markets fell due to a semiconductor selloff and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Fujairah's marine fuel sales dropped over 10% in June, totaling 86,769 cbm, as Middle East tensions persist.

The United States has reportedly launched a fresh series of airstrikes targeting locations within Iran, signaling potential escalation.

Ukraine is reportedly expanding its anti-shipping campaign into the Black Sea, potentially escalating maritime conflict

Ukraine pledges to protect Black Sea ports and maintain grain exports amidst recent Russian attacks, ensuring agricultural trade stability

The White House is reportedly considering extending Jones Act waivers for foreign ships due to renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil supertankers face growing risks in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Persian Gulf crude exports and potentially raising costs

Escalating drone attacks by Ukraine on commercial vessels have resulted in a rising death toll for seafarers.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez indicates the Strait of Hormuz remains hazardous for commercial vessels.

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