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Oil Exports in the Middle East are Soaring, but Prices Are Still Well Above $100. Here's Why.

Assessing oil's value has grown more complicated as traders weigh recovering exports against the threat of further military escalation.

International Business Times · 1h ago

Saudi Arabia wants to send 10 million barrels of oil a day around Hormuz. A former Treasury official says it may barely move prices

Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the East-West pipeline will grow by 3 million barrels a day, but the expansion will take two to three years, and the line has been hit by drones repeatedly this year.

Fortune · Oct 23

Tensions in the Middle East Keep Climbing. Brent Crude is Near a Five-Month High.

The international benchmark is hovering around $115 a barrel on Friday.

International Business Times · Oct 23

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The U.S.-Iran War Shows No Signs of Abating. A Top Official Said Washington Can Keep the Blockade 'For The Foreseeable Future.'

Mike Waltz said he still hopes Tehran will reach a "meaningful agreement" with the U.S. to avoid such a scenario.

International Business Times · Oct 23

First Russian diesel shipment is heading to US under Trump-Putin deal

The shipment, carrying about 40,000 tonnes of diesel, follows a deal that temporarily eased US sanctions on Russian diesel as Trump seeks to lower fuel prices.

Euronews · Oct 23

US blockade chokes Iran’s oil revenue, Tehran may intensify efforts to break restrictions

The US naval blockade on Iranian ports has weakened Tehran’s ability to generate revenue from oil exports, potentially pushing Iran to intensify efforts to break the blockade and challenge Washington’s restrictions.

The Times of India · Oct 23

AI Spending Woes and Rising Oil Prices Weighed on Markets. The Nasdaq Had its Worst Day in Months.

The tech-heavy index had its worst day since June 23. The S&P 500 saw the largest drop since late July.

International Business Times · Oct 22

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Iran Claimed to Hit Several More Tankers in The Hormuz Strait. Oil Prices are Climbing Further.

Should the figure be confirmed, it would be the largest since the war began in late February.

International Business Times · Oct 22

More Oil is Flowing Through the Persian Gulf Than Before the War. Prices are Still High.

Middle East oil flows through Hormuz and alternative regional routes averaged more than 24 million barrels daily during the week ended on October 18.

International Business Times · Oct 21

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Surpass Prewar Levels, but Shipping Costs Keep Soaring

Middle East oil flows through Hormuz and alternative regional routes averaged more than 24 million barrels daily during the week ended October 18.

International Business Times · Oct 21

Trump’s Russian roulette: A high-stakes juggle between Putin and the polls

For Trump, the political calculation appears straightforward. If Russian supplies arrive quickly and in sufficient quantities, they could help ease fuel prices and give his party a political boost. If deliveries fall short or prices remain high, the administration could end up granting Moscow significant economic relief without delivering much…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Texas Crude Closes at $101 for the First Time in a Month: Hormuz Mines, Houthi Missiles and Ukraine Drones

WTI crude jumped 3.5% to $101.41 on Oct. 16 as Hormuz mine attacks, Houthi airport strikes and a Siberian drone hit rattled energy supply.

Latin Times · Oct 17

Crude oil crisis in Hormuz: Much more than just price and quantity

The conflict in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global oil shipments and market dynamics. While oil availability has seemingly increased, a logistics premium affects shipping costs and insurance. This situation has led to heightened risks, causing delays in transit times and increased tanker requirements. Diesel shortages…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Await Big Bank Earnings and Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.09% this morning, signaling a subdued open on Wall Street at the start of a busy week that includes key U.S. inflation data, remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, and the…

Barchart · Oct 12

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Latin Times · Oct 11

Contracts Signed, Barrels Still Missing: The Real Story Behind Venezuela's Oil Revival

Venezuela has signed 61 oil contracts under its new hydrocarbons law, with 44 more needed before year-end. Here's what the numbers actually mean.

Euronews · Oct 9

EU paid €7.9bn for Russian Arctic LNG amid record imports

Continued Russian LNG imports undermine the credibility of the EU’s promise to sever its energy ties with Moscow, particularly as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

We Got This Covered · Oct 8

Trump ‘no longer wants a deal’ with Iran, as U.S. military is reportedly preparing for possible strikes before the midterm elections

The US military is bracing for another attack in Iran.

Euronews · Oct 8

Ryanair CEO sees no European jet fuel shortages into summer 2027

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary expects Europe to have enough jet fuel through next summer, but warns that high prices will persist for another 12 to 18 months.

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The Economic Times · Oct 7

Oil tanker captains are being offered over $100,000, plus bonuses, to cross Hormuz

Oil tanker captains are currently receiving extraordinarily high salaries due to increased risks while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Seafarers face danger from attacks as Iranian tensions escalate, prompting shipowners to offer more attractive pay packages. Many ordinary sailors are being pressured into high-stakes voyages, facing possible job loss…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Chinese independent refiners turn to Iraq, Qatar as Iranian crude supplies dwindle

Chinese independent refiners have turned to buying Iraqi and Qatari crude as Iranian supplies dwindle. The traders report purchases totaling up to 20 million barrels from regional trading houses. Refining margins have weakened due to a cap on fuel prices and rising crude costs. As a result, refinery utilization rates…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Middle East oil exports are recovering despite Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, but the bigger problem is getting crude safely to buyers

Middle Eastern oil exports have significantly recovered as shipping companies navigate a complex transport network. While conventional methods remain risky, alternate routes are being utilized to ensure continuous oil movement. Oil producers are adjusting strategies, relying on pipelines and offshore transfers to circumvent dangerous waters. The shipping process has become…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Global Market: Gulf oil flows rebound to 81% of pre-war levels in September

Gulf oil flows excluding Iran recovered to 81% of pre-war levels in September, supported by a sharp rebound in Saudi Arabian exports. Crude and condensate shipments reached 91% of pre-war levels, while refined fuel exports remained weaker. Volatile daily flows, however, raise questions over the sustainability of the recovery.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5

Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers

Euronews · Oct 5

Middle East oil exports return to pre-war levels, excluding Iran

Oil exports from the Middle East, excluding Iran, exceeded their pre-war average last week, Kpler data showed, as pipelines helped bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite continued attacks on shipping.

International Business Times · Oct 5

Iran's Oil Minister Resigns As Exports Dry Up Due To U.S. Blockade And Tehran's Economic Crisis Deepens

As Tehran grapples with an ever-worsening economic crisis, Iran's presidential office confirmed on Sunday that Mohsen Paknejad will be replaced by Hamid Bovard, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company.

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