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May 13, 2026
Data from the Petroleum Association of Japan showed that Japanese refineries processed oil at over 70% of their capacity for the first since March. This was due to crude being released from their stockpiles, and other alternative sources. Japanā¦
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May 9, 2026
U.S. and Iran did not appear to be any closer to a resolution of their conflict on Saturday after both sides exchanged fire in the Gulf during a tenuous truce. A U.S. intelligence analysis found that Tehran could survive a naval blocade for several months.
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April 30, 2026
Iran announced on Thursday that it would respond to any new attacks by Washington with "long, painful'strikes'" and reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This complicates U.S. plans to form a coalition in order to reopen this?waterway.
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April 30, 2026
Ukraine's top prosecutor and foreign minister said Thursday that a vessel containing grain, which Ukraine claims was stolen from areas under Russian occupation, will not be unloaded in Israel. This came after Kyiv asked Israel to seize this cargo.
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April 30, 2026
Israeli media reported on Thursday that a vessel carrying grain that Ukraine claims was stolen by Russia will not unload its cargo in Israel. Kyiv had asked Israel to seize the cargo. The Jerusalem Post, among other outlets, cited a Grain Importersā¦
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April 30, 2026
According to a cable from the State Department, the U.S. is pushing other countries to create an international coalition in order to restore freedom of movement in Strait of Hormuz. This comes as oil prices have risen to their highest levelā¦
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April 23, 2026
Sources said that Russia increased its liquefied gas exports to China by 21% in March compared to February. This was due to the increase in trading after the Chinese New Year holiday and the lack of Middle East supplies. Due to European sanctionsā¦
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April 29, 2026
Ukraine's top prosecutor said that Israel should seize the vessel which was carrying grain it claims to have stolen from Russian-occupied areas, on Wednesday. The shipment had sparked diplomatic tensions between the two countries. On Tuesday, Israel and Ukraine traded accusations.
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April 28, 2026
The efforts to end the Iran conflict came to a standstill on Tuesday, with U.S. president Donald?Trump unsatisfied with the latest offer from Tehran. He said that Tehran had told the U.S. they were in a state of collapse and trying figure out their leadership situation.
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April 28, 2026
United Arab Emirates' decision not to join OPEC will drastically reduce the producer group's 65-year influence on the oil market. This could lead to a price war once Gulf producers rush to regain their market share after the Iran War is over.
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April 27, 2026
The U.S. is taking steps to protect the global economy against the oil crunch caused by the?Iran war. This includes boosting exports and easing sanctions selectively, as well as tapping into strategic reserves. Washington's reputation may suffer in some circlesā¦
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April 27, 2026
The U.S. intervened to protect the global economy against the oil crunch caused by the Iran War by boosting exports and?selectively relaxing sanctions, as well as tapping strategic reserves. Washington's reputation may suffer in some circlesā¦
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April 23, 2026
Cubans began this week to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000-metric-ton delivery of Russian crude oil. This is a temporary lifeline to the 'energy starved nation' and it was the first large shipment of oil to arrive on the island since early this year when the United States cut off the fuel.
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April 15, 2026
Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, held a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar in order to discuss the Russian vessel that he said was carrying grain'stolen' from Ukraine and docked at an Israeli port. Kyiv believes thatā¦
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April 6, 2026
MOSCOW, 6 April - The state news agency TASS reported on Monday that a Russian ship carrying grain believed to?have sunk after a Ukrainian drone strike has been located?and towed?to?shore. Meanwhile, the death?toll has risen to?three, the report said.
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April 10, 2026
A NATO commander warned that Estonia would not detain Russian "shadow fleet" ships in the Baltic Sea. He was concerned that if they did, Moscow might defend these vessels militarily. Britain, along with other European nations such as Franceā¦
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April 5, 2026
One person was killed and two others were missing after a cargo ship, carrying wheat, sank on the Sea of Azov, according to a 'Russian-installed' official. Vladimir Saldo is the leader installed by Moscow in the Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Kherson Region.
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April 2, 2026
The Russian foreign ministry reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi by telephone on Thursday. The statement posted on the websiteā¦
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April 2, 2026
The Libyan Ports and Maritime Transport Authority reported that a Russian liquefied gas (LNG), tanker allegedly damaged in a suspected 'Ukrainian attack on the Mediterranean, sprang free in a storm while being towed by a Libyan tugboat. According to the Tripoli-based authorityā¦
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April 1, 2026
Due to a limited global supply, Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco and Algeria's Sonatrach raised their official'selling prices' for liquefied petrol gas by between 38% and 80% in April. The Middle East war has caused the biggest energy crisis in decades. Global prices have risen to record highs.
