Oil


Friday, March 13, 2026
Supertankers Build Up in Red Sea as Saudi Arabia Races to Bypass Hormuz
Energy

Supertankers Build Up in Red Sea as Saudi Arabia Races to Bypass Hormuz

Saudi Arabia’s race to bypass the Strait of Hormuz has led to a buildup of oil supertankers waiting off the kingdom’s Red Sea coast to collect cargoes, as

March 13, 2026
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European Allies Riled as US Loosens Russia Oil Sanctions
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European Allies Riled as US Loosens Russia Oil Sanctions

Ukraine and its European allies hit out on Friday at a U.S. temporary waiver to allow countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products stranded

March 13, 2026
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Fuga Bluemarine crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay
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US Treasury Allows More Russian Oil Sales to Help Tame Prices

The US issued a second authorization letting countries buy more Russian oil that’s stuck on tankers due to sanctions, part of the White House’s push to

March 13, 2026
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FILE PHOTO: Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz
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Shadow Fleets Cash In as War Disrupts Gulf Oil Flows

The second set of U.S. waivers on Russian oil and vessel tracking data shows both the Iranian and Russian shadow fleets are profiting off the U.S./Israel war

March 13, 2026
Total Views: 488

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
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IEA Warns: Hormuz Crisis Triggering Largest Oil Supply Disruption in History

The escalating Middle East conflict has triggered what the International Energy Agency (IEA) says could become the largest supply disruption in the history

March 12, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman in Persian Gulf
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Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut to Almost All Non-Iran-Linked Ships

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to almost all but Iran-linked traffic with the conflict in the Middle East now in its second

March 10, 2026
Total Views: 1334

Gulf Oil Giants Deepen Cuts as Hormuz Halt Chokes Exports
Energy

Gulf Oil Giants Deepen Cuts as Hormuz Halt Chokes Exports

Oil supply cuts in the Middle East are deepening, shaving about 6% off global output, as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz piles more pressure on

March 10, 2026
Total Views: 424

Monday, March 9, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026
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Trump Weighs Russian Oil Sanctions Relief as Hormuz Disruption Sends Prices Soaring

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering easing oil sanctions on Russia and releasing emergency crude stockpiles as part of a package of options aimed at

March 9, 2026
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Oil Surges to Highest Since 2022 as Hormuz Crisis Roils Energy Markets
Energy

Oil Surges to Highest Since 2022 as Hormuz Crisis Roils Energy Markets

Oil prices surged to more than $119 a barrel on Monday, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, as some major producers cut supplies and fears of

March 9, 2026
Total Views: 867

Sunday, March 8, 2026
Trikwong Venture, a crude oil tanker sits anchored in Muscat
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Iran Picks New Leader As Escalating War Deepens Oil Shock

By Arsalan Shahla, Josh Wingrove and Omar Tamo Mar 8, 2026(Bloomberg) —Iran picked a new supreme leader and kept up attacks on the ninth day of the war

March 8, 2026
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Saturday, March 7, 2026
LNG-powered Russian vessel Vladimir Vinogradov unloads crude at the Deendayal Port in Vadinar
Energy

US May ‘Unsanction’ More Russia Oil Post India Move

By Daniel Flatley Mar 7, 2026(Bloomberg) –Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US may lift sanctions on further Russian oil supply after a move

March 7, 2026
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STS080-733-021 Kuwait City, Al Burqan Oil Field, Kuwait November 1996, NASA Photo ID STS080-733-21
Energy

Kuwait Declares Force Majeure Due To Middle East Conflict

March 7 (Reuters) – Kuwait has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput after the ongoing attacks by Iran

March 7, 2026
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Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, in Muscat
Energy

US Oil Posts Biggest Weekly Gain Ever As Iran War Rages On

By Bloomberg News Mar 6, 2026(Bloomberg) –US oil posted the biggest weekly gain on record as the war in Iran upends critical energy market flows,

March 7, 2026
Total Views: 862

Friday, March 6, 2026
Qatar Energy Minister Warns War Will Force Gulf to Halt Energy Exports Within Weeks, FT Says
Energy

Qatar Energy Minister Warns War Will Force Gulf to Halt Energy Exports Within Weeks, FT Says

Qatar expects all Gulf energy producers to shut down exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues and drives oil to $150 a barrel, the country's Energy

March 6, 2026
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
ships at anchor
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Trump Orders Federal Insurance Backstop for Gulf Shipping, Signals Possible Navy Tanker Escorts

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has directed the U.S. government to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade

March 3, 2026
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Global Energy Costs Soar as Iran Crisis Disrupts Shipping, Oil and Gas Production
Energy

Global Energy Costs Soar as Iran Crisis Disrupts Shipping, Oil and Gas Production

Global oil and gas prices jumped on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran attacking ships and energy

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1127

Monday, March 2, 2026
Oil Shipping Costs Soar as Iran Conflict Chokes Hormuz
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Oil Shipping Costs Soar as Iran Conflict Chokes Hormuz

A venture that’s taken a dominant position in the global market for oil supertankers is asking for sky-high charter fees to deliver Middle East crude as the

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 531

Qatar Energy LNG terminal at Ras Laffan with liquefaction trains and export facilities
Energy

Qatar Halts LNG Output, Saudi Refinery, Israeli Oil, Gas Fields Shut Amid Mideast Strikes

Qatar halted its production of liquefied natural gas on Monday as Israeli and U.S. strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliation prompted precautionary

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 829

Friday, February 27, 2026
Marathon oil texas city refinery. Photo: Marathon Petroleum
Energy

Huge Supertanker Bet Keeps Growing With US Gulf Locked Up

A shipowner’s once-in-a-generation wager on oil tankers has made it so powerful that it controls an overwhelming majority of supertankers that can collect

February 27, 2026
Total Views: 1559

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
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Sinokor’s VLCC Blitz Sends U.S. Gulf Rates to Pandemic-Era Highs

A shipowner’s once-in-a-generation wager on oil tankers has made it so powerful that it controls an overwhelming majority of supertankers that can collect

February 26, 2026
Total Views: 1769