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May 18, 2026
Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian drones attacked two ships approaching ports in Ukraine's Odesa region in the Black Sea on Monday, including a Chinese cargo vessel. This was after a night-long Russian attack on the area. The Ukraine'sā¦
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May 15, 2026
Four trading sources said that spot premiums for Russian's Far East ESPO blend crude oil to be delivered to?China in June and July, have lowered due to the weak Chinese refining margins as well as slow demand. Sources said that the decline inā¦
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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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May 8, 2026
The U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that Tehran could withstand a naval blocade for four more months. According to a U.S. government official who was familiar with this analysis, first reported by The Washington Post, the CIA assessment concluded that the U.S.
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May 6, 2026
Iran's foreign minister stated on Wednesday that it would only accept a "fair and comprehensive agreement" with the U.S. in its negotiations to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump noted "great progress"? in the process. He didn'tā¦
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May 5, 2026
OPEC has been weakened more than anyone could have imagined just a few months ago by the military actions of U.S. president Donald Trump in Venezuela and Iran. White House may see this as a big win, but ultimately it could hurt both the U.S. energy markets and the U.S.
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May 5, 2026
OPEC has been weakened more than anyone could have imagined just a few months ago by the military actions of U.S. president Donald Trump in Venezuela and Iran. White House may see this as a big win, but ultimately it could hurt both the U.S. energy market and the U.S.
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May 4, 2026
Trade sources reported that 'Indian traders are now exporting wheat to Asia and the Middle East for a first time in 4 years. Sources declined to identify themselves as they were not authorized to speak to media. ITC didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for comment.
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May 3, 2026
The Swedish Coast Guard announced on Sunday that it had seized in the Baltic Sea a tanker believed to be a part of Russia's shadow fleet. This is just one of many similar actions taken by authorities in Sweden in recent months. In a press releaseā¦
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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
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 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 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 24, 2026
Local authorities?said?on?Friday that a fire at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse was?extinguished. It had erupted following an Ukrainian drone attack on the 20th April. Veniamin Kodratiev said that the fire at the Tuapse maritime terminal had been 'completely extinguished' on Telegramā¦
