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Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Global Supply Risks Ease

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Friday closed down -2.69 (-3.74%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0765 (-2.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Friday, with crude posting a fresh 4-month low. An acceleration of oil tankers out of the Persian Gulf is...

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Crude Oil Prices Sink as Supplies Out of the Persian Gulf Accelerate

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -3.18 (-4.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.1009 (-3.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are plunging today, with crude posting a fresh 4-month low. An acceleration of oil tankers out of the Persian Gulf is boosting global oil...

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Iran Installs Persian Gulf's Biggest Offshore Rig Without Foreign Technology — Under Sanctions and After Being Bombed

Iran has installed its largest offshore drilling platform in the Persian Gulf, overcoming US sanctions and military strikes, showcasing domestic engineering capabilities.

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India-bound oil supertanker booked in Gulf at 897% of benchmark freight rate

A supertanker has been provisionally booked to ship oil from the Persian Gulf to India at a staggering rate, nearly nine times the benchmark freight cost. This eye-watering price highlights a severe shortage of available vessels in the region. The high demand, driven by increased exports and the need to…

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Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed Strait of Hormuz since signing of Iran-US MoU: MEA

Eleven India-bound vessels have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran agreement on June 17, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Ten Indian-flagged ships remain in the Persian Gulf, with two more entering the region. This crucial waterway, vital for global oil transit, has recently faced disruptions, raising…

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At the gates of Hormuz, 80 million barrels of oil are on standby

Large volumes of crude oil are waiting in the Persian Gulf and are ready to move through the Strait of Hormuz if shipping activity resumes following an interim US-Iran agreement aimed at restoring transit in the waterway.

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First signs of LNG traffic return emerge at Strait of Hormuz with a relief for Pakistan

An LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace deal. The vessel, Mraikh, has been stranded in the Persian Gulf since February and is now headed toward Pakistan. The move comes as Trump announced a deal…

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Starmer hails hugely significant ‘breakthrough’ as Trump announces US-Iran war peace deal

US president Donald Trump said the agreement meant ‘oil will flow’ freely once again through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping route out of the Persian Gulf

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Iran proved it can close the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. is advertising very loudly that the world's top superpower can at least punch open a hole

Hegseth said the U.S. naval blockage in Iran is "impenetrable" and 125 million barrels of oil have now exited the Gulf, "showing that we control the strait."

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US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright says

Amidst geopolitical tensions, the US military's efforts are securing the departure of seven million barrels of oil each day from the Persian Gulf, dramatically outperforming market anticipations. Currently, no Iranian oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Iran War Upends the Global Oil Industry: Kiplinger Special Report

Even after the war ends, oil producers and importers will be racing to lessen their reliance on oil shipments through the Persian Gulf.

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S&P Futures Muted as Fresh U.S.-Iran Hostilities Lift Oil and Bond Yields, ADP Jobs Report and Broadcom Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.05% this morning as oil prices and bond yields climbed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged heavy fire in the Persian Gulf.

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The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadows

As the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by adopting tactics more commonly associated with the oil industry's “shadow fleet.” LNG carriers are increasingly switching off transponders, travelling in pairs, and making “dark transits” through the…

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The Strait of Hormuz is splitting into U.S. and Iranian lanes as ship traffic picks up even while fighting intensifies

Over the last three weeks, Central Command has guided about 70 ships in and out of the Persian Gulf.

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Iran's IRGC says 28 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

Iran's IRGC reports 28 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under its security. The IRGC states the Persian Gulf's insecurity stems from US actions. Iran recently launched a new body to manage maritime traffic in the strait. The US has imposed sanctions on this body, accusing Iran of extortion.

International Business Times

US Warns Of Sanctions Risk If Deals On Strait Of Hormuz Passage Are Struck

The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world though which a fifth of the world's energy transit was routed. After the US-Israeli strikes began on February 28, the passage of vessels through the Strait has been hit, severely disrupting…

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Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikes

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between the US and Iran intensified. Ship-tracking data showed no commercial vessels crossing the key oil chokepoint Thursday morning after only six two-way crossings on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

LNG tanker exits Hormuz for India for first time since war began

The exit of an LNG tanker from the Strait of Hormuz marks a pivotal moment for India, signaling its first shipment from the Persian Gulf in light of the ongoing Iran conflict.

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Leonardo to equip Kuwait patrol vessels, strengthening Italy's presence in the Gulf

The Italian group has signed a €320 million deal with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to supply FALAJ 3 OPV naval combat systems to Kuwait, bolstering Italy’s commercial and military role in the Persian Gulf.

The Economic Times

India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply

India is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for the first time since the Iran conflict began. State-run Shipping Corporation of India is ready to restart operations in the Persian Gulf once it receives approval…

The Economic Times

Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island

A recent attack on an Iranian oil refinery has led to a devastating oil spill impacting Shidvar Island, a vital wildlife breeding ground in the Persian Gulf. Videos reveal oil-soaked shores and distressed marine life, highlighting the war's severe ecological toll. This incident follows other environmental damage from attacks on…

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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for first time in 4 years; fuel retailers still face a gap of Rs 15-20/litre on sales

India is the world’s third-largest oil importer, heavily dependent on global markets and energy flowing out of the Persian Gulf. In a crisis, the government typically prioritises the protection of its 1.4 billion, price-sensitive consumers and containing inflation, but last Friday’s increase suggests it is beginning to restore a balance…

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Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker Symi arrives at Kandla Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz

The arrival of the LPG shipment comes amid heightened international attention on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route connecting the Persian Gulf with international shipping lanes.

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EU considers running undersea cable under the North Pole to link Europe to Asia — Polar Connect aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and Russia by 2030

The EU is planning an undersea cable that goes under the North Pole to connect to Asia. This route avoids geopolitical hotspots like the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf but will have to weather the harsh Arctic.

The Economic Times

India set to scale back Russian oil imports if US waiver lapses

Iran war oil impact: Amidst the ongoing geopolitical turmoil, Indian oil refiners face a critical moment as the expiration of a US waiver looms this weekend. With the war affecting supplies from the Persian Gulf, India has lately seen a surge in Russian oil imports.

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