Middle East
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April 06, 2026
Qatar LNG tankers have diverted routes as transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained, highlighting ongoing disruption to global energy flows.
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April 06, 2026
Masirah Oil plans to begin drilling three development wells at the offshore Yumna field in Oman’s Block 50, advancing production activity in the area.
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March 31, 2026
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated after a tanker was struck and President Trump urged allies to secure the waterway, heightening risks to global oil and LNG flows as shipping disruptions threaten supply and energy markets.
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March 30, 2026
WTI crude settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, as the Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz tighten global oil supply, raising concerns over inflation, shipping constraints and further upside risk for energy prices.
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March 30, 2026
The G-7 signaled it is prepared to take coordinated action to stabilize global oil and gas markets as the Iran conflict drives volatility, with officials reaffirming support for strategic reserves, secure supply flows and measures to limit disruptions to energy trade and pricing.
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March 30, 2026
President Trump threatened to target Iran’s oil infrastructure, power plants and Kharg Island export hub if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not reached, raising the risk of further escalation as disrupted shipping continues to tighten global oil markets.
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March 27, 2026
As the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil and LNG flows, panelists at CERAWeek by S&P Global pushed back on two questions gaining traction in energy circles: why doesn’t the U.S. simply intervene with force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or seize Iran’s Kharg Island export hub?
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March 27, 2026
The UAE is increasing crude exports from Fujairah as operators restore loading capacity following Iranian drone strikes, using the port as a key route to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and sustain global oil flows.
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March 26, 2026
A Turkish-operated tanker carrying roughly 1 MMbbl of Russian crude was damaged in a suspected sea-drone attack in the Black Sea, raising concerns over maritime security and energy flows near the Bosphorus Strait.
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March 26, 2026
Iran is maintaining crude exports near 1.6 MMbpd and capturing stronger prices as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz sideline other Gulf producers, reshaping regional supply dynamics and boosting Tehran’s oil revenues.
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March 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia is ramping crude exports from its Yanbu terminals on the Red Sea, targeting 5 MMbpd as it diverts flows away from the disrupted Strait of Hormuz using the East-West pipeline.
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March 25, 2026
“You just can’t take 8-to-10 MMbpd off the market, and 20% of LNG supply, and not expect instability,” ConocoPhillips Chairman and CEO Ryan Lance said on Tuesday at CERAWeek by S&P Global, underscoring the scale of the current supply shock hitting global energy markets.
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March 24, 2026
Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are driving a more persistent inflationary shock, with Brent crude forecast to average $88/bbl in Q2 and recession risks rising, according to EY-Parthenon.
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March 24, 2026
Conflicting tracking signals around an Iraqi crude tanker highlight growing uncertainty in vessel movements near the Strait of Hormuz, as signal jamming and limited transits complicate visibility into global oil flows during ongoing regional conflict.
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March 23, 2026
ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber warned that disrupting the Strait of Hormuz amounts to “economic terrorism,” as attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping lanes threaten global oil and gas flows and drive market volatility.
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March 23, 2026
Oil prices plunged after President Trump signaled potential talks with Iran, though disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain global supply, keeping markets volatile despite hopes for a near-term de-escalation.
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March 23, 2026
Aramco’s CEO has pulled out of CERAWeek as the Middle East conflict intensifies, highlighting the growing strain on oil supply, export routes and global markets tied to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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March 22, 2026
U.S. officials say military operations against Iran are targeting positions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint, as escalating conflict raises risks to crude flows and keeps energy markets on edge.
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March 20, 2026
Iraq has declared force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields after Strait of Hormuz disruptions halted crude exports, Reuters reported, forcing sharp production cuts and tightening global supply amid escalating regional conflict.
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March 20, 2026
Attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan hub have removed nearly 20% of global LNG supply, with Wood Mackenzie warning the disruption could last months—or longer—tightening markets, delaying new capacity and reshaping global gas flows.
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March 19, 2026
An Iranian strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex could remove 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity for up to five years, Reuters reported. The disruption would raise long-term supply risks for global gas markets and key buyers in Europe and Asia.
