energy markets
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financeWar Threatens Strait of Hormuz, Driving WTI Oil Price Forecasts Higher
The 2026 Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets as military threats to the vital Strait of Hormuz drive crude oil futures higher.
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financeUS Strikes Hit Iran's Oil Heartland, Markets Eye Supply Shock
US forces struck key Iranian oil infrastructure in Khuzestan Province, escalating conflict and sending ripples through global energy markets.
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financeIran Threatens Hormuz Closure as US-Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
Iran announces intent to close the critical Strait of Hormuz, a move that significantly reduces the chance of normalizing global oil shipping by the end of August.
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financeQatar LNG Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz, Signaling Potential Export Restart
A Qatari LNG tanker has made its first transit through the Strait of Hormuz in about a week, hinting at a cautious restart of exports following the 2026 regional crisis.
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worldChina Eases Oil-Product Export Curbs, Raises July Quota to 800,000 Metric Tons
Beijing lifts refined fuel export limits for July by 33%, signaling confidence in domestic supply despite lingering regional tensions and year-over-year declines.
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worldTrump Rejects Iran-Oman Control Over Strait of Hormuz as Deal Remains Elusive
President Trump dismisses an Iran-Oman joint management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, warning Oman and vowing US oversight.
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worldUAE Exits OPEC, Prioritizing National Interests in Global Energy Shift
The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC, citing a strategic shift to focus on national interests and investor commitments in a changing global energy landscape.
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worldYergin: Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Energy Markets
Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of S&P Global, details how geopolitical tensions and the Strait of Hormuz closure are creating structural shifts in global energy markets and changing energy security concerns.