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EU Tells Members to Prepare for ‘Prolonged Disruption’ to Energy Markets From Iran War
European Union governments should prepare for a "prolonged disruption" to energy markets as a result of the Iran war, the bloc's energy chief has told countries' ministers ahead of an emergency meeting on Tuesday.

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Drone Strike Hits Laden Supertanker Off Dubai as Gulf Shipping Incidents Flare Again
A Kuwaiti supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude was struck by a drone in waters off Dubai late Monday, triggering a fire that was later brought under control without injuries or pollution, according to authorities and maritime security reports.

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U.S. Oil Closes Above $100 for First Time Since 2022 on Iran War
US oil prices ended Monday’s session above $100 a barrel for the first time since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran as President Donald Trump threatens further escalation of attacks, including on critical energy infrastructure.

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Golden Pass LNG in Texas Produces First LNG as Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Gas Flows
Golden Pass LNG has produced its first liquefied natural gas from Train 1 at its Sabine Pass export terminal in Texas, marking a major milestone for QatarEnergy’s largest investment in...

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Bunker Costs Push Intra-Asia Freight Rates Up 10% as Gulf Disruption Bites
The role of bunkers in freight rates has finally crossed into the intra-Asia market, with average rates rising by 10% over the past fortnight.

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Hormuz Shockwaves: UN Warns Energy Spike Could Ripple Through Global Trade
The UN Trade and Development is warning that the Strait of Hormuz crisis is quickly moving beyond a shipping disruption and into a broader economic shock. About a quarter of global seaborne...

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How Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Hardware Could Find a Second Life in Alaska’s ‘Polar LNG’ Project
A newly proposed liquefied natural gas project on Alaska’s North Slope is exploring whether sanctioned equipment originally built for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 development could be repurposed – highlighting both the opportunities and geopolitical hurdles shaping the next phase of Arctic energy.

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Missing Crew Not Found in Iran-Hit Vessel, Thai Ship Owner Says
A search for three crew members reported missing after a Thai-flagged cargo vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month failed to locate them, according to ship’s owner.

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Brent Heads for Record Monthly Leap as Houthi Attacks Widen Gulf Conflict
Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent heading for a record monthly rise, after Yemeni Houthis widened the Iran war by launching their first attacks on Israel.

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Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba as Moscow Vows to Stand by Havana
Russia said on Monday that an oil tanker carrying 100,000 metric tons of crude oil had arrived in Cuba and that Moscow would stand by its friends by working on further supplies despite a U.S. blockade of the Communist-run island.

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Two Chinese Container Ships From Cosco Attempt Hormuz Exit Again
Two container ships linked to China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping Corp. are trying again to exit the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg News, just days after aborting a previous attempt.

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Two Humanitarian Aid Boats Safely Reach Havana After Being Located By Mexican Navy
By Dave Sherwood and Lizbeth Diaz HAVANA, March 28 (Reuters) – Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico arrived safely in Havana on Saturday, the Mexican Navy said, concluding a journey in which the...