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Houthis Escalate Red Sea Campaign, Claim Eighth Saudi Tanker Attack
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August 5, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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Houthis Escalate Red Sea Campaign, Claim Eighth Saudi Tanker Attack

The Houthis on Wednesday claimed responsibility for another attack on a Saudi oil tanker, while UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a fresh warning about a separate explosion near a...
Shipping Industry Warns Against Potential Hormuz Transit Fees
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August 5, 2026
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Shipping Industry Warns Against Potential Hormuz Transit Fees

The global shipping industry is urging the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to oppose any attempt to impose compulsory tolls or transit fees in the Strait of...
Iran Says Hormuz Shipping Route Announcement With Oman Nears
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August 5, 2026
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Iran Says Hormuz Shipping Route Announcement With Oman Nears

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalized, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday.
Draft Hormuz Deal Would Give Iran Control Over Gulf-Bound Ships, Sources Say
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August 5, 2026
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Draft Hormuz Deal Would Give Iran Control Over Gulf-Bound Ships, Sources Say

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, in one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran.
US and Iran Having ‘Very Good Discussions’, Trump Says
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August 5, 2026
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US and Iran Having ‘Very Good Discussions’, Trump Says

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration had "very good discussions" with Iran during all-day negotiations on Tuesday, fueling expectations of an imminent end to the five-month conflict.
Energy Secretary Signals Trump Likely to Extend Jones Act Waiver Again
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August 4, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Energy Secretary Signals Trump Likely to Extend Jones Act Waiver Again

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration is likely to extend its temporary emergency waiver of the Jones Act again, arguing the measure has helped move energy supplies...
White House Expected to Extend Controversial Jones Act Waiver, Sources Say
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August 4, 2026
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gCaptain

White House Expected to Extend Controversial Jones Act Waiver, Sources Say

The White House is expected to extend a waiver of the century-old Jones Act in the coming days, sources say, reaching for one of the few tools it has to try and hold down gasoline prices as President Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Exxon Mobil XOM.Nand Chevron CVX.N for making "too much money."
Brazil’s Oil Output Hits Record as War Drives Up Non-OPEC Supply
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August 4, 2026
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Bloomberg
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Brazil’s Oil Output Hits Record as War Drives Up Non-OPEC Supply

Oil production in Brazil reached a record high in June as rising supplies from producers a world away from the Middle East cushion disruption from the fallout of the war in Iran.
Cargo Ship Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, One Crew Member Missing
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August 4, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Cargo Ship Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, One Crew Member Missing

A cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile late Monday, leaving one crew member missing and the ship disabled in the latest attack on...
Oil Slides After Qatar, U.S. Signal Progress on Iran Talks
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August 4, 2026
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Oil Slides After Qatar, U.S. Signal Progress on Iran Talks

The prospect of a deal between the US and Iran appeared to be gaining traction on Tuesday, after Qatar said a proposal had been drafted and American Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sounded hopeful on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Rhine Set for More Disruption After Hitting Lowest on Record
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August 4, 2026
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Bloomberg
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Rhine Set for More Disruption After Hitting Lowest on Record

Disruptions on one of Europe’s most important trade arteries are poised to intensify after the Rhine fell to the lowest on record ahead of the peak summer dry season, with conditions likely to worsen in the weeks ahead.
Trump Administration Proposes Rolling Back Obama-Era Arctic Drilling Rules
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August 3, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Trump Administration Proposes Rolling Back Obama-Era Arctic Drilling Rules

The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed targeted changes to federal regulations governing exploratory oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic offshore, arguing the revisions will reduce unnecessary regulatory...