Oil
Panama-flagged oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, two crew members still missing
An Omani naval vessel evacuated 23 crew members, while two remain missing.
Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering - report
CENTCOM denies reported oil tanker explosion following mine collision in Hormuz
Fuel protests reveal the economic risks threatening Syria’s fragile transition - analysis
Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says
"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.
Two sailors killed in Iranian attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Foreign Ministry says
Also on Wednesday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that two oil tankers hit sea mines and were disabled while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Supertankers carrying Saudi oil attacked by unknown projectiles while crossing Strait of Hormuz
"The near-simultaneous incidents represent a further escalation in the threat environment within the Omani corridor," shipping intelligence and tracking firm Marisks reported.
Venezuela's Rodriguez hails 25-year US energy pact to boost oil output, defend sovereignty
Rodriguez hailed the accord in a late-night address as a "historic" deal that would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, saying it would help shape the country's future.
US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says
Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.
US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields
Venezuela is considering leaving the OPEC oil production group as it strengthens ties with the US, Bloomberg reported late on Thursday.
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz trump card is losing strategic value, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Although 14 to 15 million barrels of oil passed through Hormuz per day before the war, an expert told the Post that it was entirely possible to manage without much of that supply.
Israeli arms, Iranian drones, Turkish oil: Azerbaijan’s high-stakes balancing act
Bordering Russia and Iran while cultivating Israel and Turkey, Baku seeks security through competing partnerships - and offers itself as a mediator when its allies collide.
US halts Iran strikes 'for time being,' as focus shifts to economic sanctions, Rubio says - report
Operation Economic Outcast was announced on Monday by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following earlier threats of an "economic D-Day" against the regime.
Several oil companies to avoid using ships on Iran's blacklist over security concerns, sources say
"We will avoid our chartered vessels dealing in STS or anything to do with non-compliant ships for Middle Eastern cargoes," said one of the sources, who works at an Indian refinery.
