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Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two supertankers carrying Saudi crude were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, shipping intelligence firms said. Both vessels had loaded two million barrels of Saudi oil each, while their crews were reported safe.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Saudi tanker stopped at Hormuz as vessels entering the strait fall below 10-day average

A Saudi oil tanker was stopped while navigating the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, just a day after another tanker was struck by a projectile in the same area. Recent reports indicate a notable decline in vessel traffic in this critical waterway, contrasting with an uptick in the Bab-el Mandeb…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back after Trump strikes Iranian tankers and wedding party

The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Trump threatens to ‘hit Iran hard’ as strikes resume after month-long lull

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would hit back against Iranian attacks on US targets in the Middle East, according to a Fox News reporter. The Iranian attacks were themselves a response to US strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first flare-up in a…

France 24 · Aug 31

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks

Trump has vowed further escalation after Iran retaliated for US attacks on rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Renewed US-Iran Hostilities Push Crude Prices Higher

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +2.36 (+2.83%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0268 (+0.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices moved sharply higher on Monday, with crude climbing to a 1-week high. Renewed tensions in the Middle East boosted crude prices on Monday...

Barchart · Aug 31

Crude Prices Jump as the US and Iran Exchange Attacks

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is up +1.82 (+2.18%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0122 (+0.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude climbing to a 1-week high. Renewed tensions in the Middle East are boosting crude prices today after the...

Barchart · Aug 31

QatarEnergy extends LNG cancellations into November as Hormuz disruption drags on

QatarEnergy’s latest cancellations run into early November. Buyers in Europe and Asia are finding replacement cargoes, switching to other fuels or using less gas, while no one knows when LNG shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal.

Euronews · Aug 31

Gulf States Built Their Energy Trade Around The Strait Of Hormuz. Now They're Spending Billions To Bypass It.

New port terminals, rail links and cross-border pipeline plans are emerging as Gulf economies absorb weaker exports, higher shipping costs and prolonged disruption to trade.

International Business Times · Aug 31

‘Europe’s climate and security challenges are inseparable,’ Hoekstra tells Euronews

In an exclusive Euronews interview, Hoekstra argues climate resilience, energy security, and geopolitical independence are now inseparable. EU gas storage remains below target as the Strait of Hormuz stays blocked.

Euronews · Aug 31