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Brent crude breaches $104 as Gulf of Mexico storm disrupts US output and tanker attacks persist
2 weeks ago
Brent crude breaches $104 as Gulf of Mexico storm disrupts US output and tanker attacks persist
The primary driver of the recent price spike is the approach of Hurricane Isaias to the Gulf of Mexico, a…
Brent crude tops $100 as tanker attacks intensify in Strait of Hormuz
2 weeks ago
Brent crude tops $100 as tanker attacks intensify in Strait of Hormuz
The spike in prices follows a dramatic escalation in maritime security incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a…
Tanker Explosion Off Oman Raises Alarms for Strait of Hormuz Security
2 weeks ago
Tanker Explosion Off Oman Raises Alarms for Strait of Hormuz Security
The location of the incident places it in a sensitive zone near the approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, the…
QatarEnergy Locks In Long-Term LNG Deals With Petronas and Jera Amid Market Volatility
2 weeks ago
QatarEnergy Locks In Long-Term LNG Deals With Petronas and Jera Amid Market Volatility
The centerpiece of this strategic push is a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Malaysia’s state energy firm, Petronas. Under…
Dangote’s Kenya Expansion: $16bn Refinery Breaks Ground Amid Domestic Price Shifts
3 weeks ago
Dangote’s Kenya Expansion: $16bn Refinery Breaks Ground Amid Domestic Price Shifts
The Kenyan project represents a significant strategic move for Aliko Dangote’s energy empire, directly following the operational success of the…
G7 Nations Move to Release Diesel Reserves Amid Supply Crisis
3 weeks ago
G7 Nations Move to Release Diesel Reserves Amid Supply Crisis
Coordinated Response to Market Volatility The G7 Leaders’ Statement, updated on 2 October 2026, outlines a unified approach to global…
South African Fuel Prices Poised to Breach R30/Litre Mark Amid Global Oil Surge
3 weeks ago
South African Fuel Prices Poised to Breach R30/Litre Mark Amid Global Oil Surge
The surge is not an isolated domestic phenomenon but a direct reflection of global market dynamics. South African fuel prices…
Cernavoda Nuclear Plant Closes Second Reactor as Danube Drought Deepens
3 weeks ago
Cernavoda Nuclear Plant Closes Second Reactor as Danube Drought Deepens
The facility’s two units have been offline since 28 July and 13 August, respectively. The prolonged period of scorching heat…
Russia to consider easing diesel export ban if overproduction occurs
3 weeks ago
Russia to consider easing diesel export ban if overproduction occurs
The decision to keep the export ban in place has been driven primarily by domestic supply constraints. Novak noted that…
Hungary Faces Critical Energy Crunch as Drought Forces Paks Nuclear Plant Offline
3 weeks ago
Hungary Faces Critical Energy Crunch as Drought Forces Paks Nuclear Plant Offline
Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the shutdown on Saturday, citing the continued drop in the Danube’s water levels, which the…