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October 4, 2026
US states are taking steps to reduce diesel and gasoline prices, which have been soaring in recent months as a result of supply disruptions caused by the US war against Iran, Ukrainian strikes on Russia's refining facilities, and shrinking global inventories.
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September 30, 2026
?With a mixture of Olympians and America's Cup sailors as well as national champions and amatuer sailors, the interest in 'the inaugural New Yatch 'Club Women's 'International Championship last week 'was'so strong' that its organisers have already planned a follow-up event in 2028.
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September 30, 2026
The maritime police force in the semi-autonomous Puntland region of Somalia said that a?US sanctioned oil tanker named Sibu 1 was 'liberated' after it was hijacked by Somali pirates back in August. Our forces have been engaged in a counter-piracy campaign since two days ago. It's still ongoing.
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September 29, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France would send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia in order to help 'protect the Red Sea Port City of YANBU, which is crucial for energy transportation. Macron said that a US diesel export ban…
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September 29, 2026
A US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that 60 commercial ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, carrying the 'highest daily volume' of crude oil since earliest July. The US official said that about 40 of these vessels…
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September 28, 2026
According to a Thursday'readout' from Erdogan’s office, the Turkish president told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Russian?and Ukrainian attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are?inexplicable. Steps must be taken to prevent these.
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September 28, 2026
Preliminary data on Thursday showed that 10 commodity ships transited through the Strait of?Hormuz, up from 7 a day before and below the 10-day moving?average of 17 vessels. Nine vessels entered the Strait, including Supramax ship carrying metals and grain, as well an empty very large Gas carrier.
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September 28, 2026
Chicago Board of Trade Wheat futures fell?for the third consecutive session on Wednesday. They surpassed a four-week low as traders monitored prospects for diplomatic initiatives that could 'ease Black Sea export disruptions. Corn and soybeans rose.
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September 28, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Donald Trump, US president on Wednesday and discussed "cooperation" on building warships. Lee said that Trump and he discussed cooperation in the shipbuilding industry, including warship construction.
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September 26, 2026
The rising cost of fuel is increasing the pressure on US President Donald Trump, who wants to reduce diesel exports before November's midterm elections. What may appear to be a simple fix can cause a chain of events that will ultimately hurt American consumers and the global?economy.
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September 23, 2026
Royal Caribbean Group announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to purchase a 50% stake in Caribbean resorts operator Sandals Resorts International, for $3 billion. This will expand the cruise company's?presence?in land based vacation experiences.
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September 23, 2026
The rising cost of fuel is increasing the pressure on US president Donald Trump to reduce diesel exports before November's midterm election. What may appear to be a simple fix can cause a chain of events that will ultimately hurt American consumers and the global economic system.
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September 23, 2026
Chicago Board of Trade Wheat Futures declined on Wednesday as participants assessed prospects for a possible recovery in Black Sea grain imports. Corn and soybeans?also?fell. By 0230 GMT, the most traded wheat contract on the Chicago Board of?Trade? (CBOT), was down by 1.25% to $7.08-1/4 per bushel.
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September 23, 2026
According to preliminary data released on Wednesday, three commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past day. This is down from four vessels a day before and well below the 10-day moving average of about 15. Some ships turn off their transponders while on voyage…
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September 23, 2026
Black 'Foils co -CEO Blair Tuke stated that the New Zealand team is building for the future and protecting the oceanics fundamental to their sport as they near the end what he described as a "really difficult" SailGP Season. In February, a high…
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September 22, 2026
Euronext wheat prices were little changed Tuesday, as traders assessed diplomatic efforts to lower?attacks on Russia's war against Ukraine and factored in a weaker dollar versus the euro. After the main session, the price of December 'wheat'…
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September 22, 2026
Diplomats confirmed on Tuesday that France had begun drafting a resolution for the UN Security Council in coordination with United States?to establish an international mission in order to restore movement through?the Strait of Hormuz. Paris had?unsuccessfully?
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September 22, 2026
The Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI), which released data on Tuesday, showed that Saudi Arabian crude exports rose by 3.3% in July from June to 4.125 million barrels a day. This is the highest level since March. The production of crude…
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September 22, 2026
Preliminary shipping data on Tuesday showed that the number of commodity vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz dropped to just two on Monday, down from 10?a day before. The figures exclude any vessels who may have crossed the Strait with their…
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September 22, 2026
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures edged lower Tuesday as traders hoped that a meeting between the US president and China, the largest importing nation of'soybeans in the world, would result in a greater demand. By 0240 GMT, the most traded…
