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Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade
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March 31, 2026
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Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade

Another Greek-controlled oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such voyage since hostilities in the Middle East began.
Industry Groups Urge Gulf States to Act as 20,000 Seafarers Remain Stranded by Hormuz Crisis
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March 31, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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Industry Groups Urge Gulf States to Act as 20,000 Seafarers Remain Stranded by Hormuz Crisis

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have held urgent talks with Gulf State representatives as the maritime crisis in the Strait of Hormuz enters its fifth week,...
China Confirms Three Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz
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March 31, 2026
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China Confirms Three Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz

Three Chinese ships recently sailed through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with relevant parties, a foreign ministry spokesperson told a regular daily press briefing on Tuesday, while calling for peace and stability in the Gulf Region.
EU Tells Members to Prepare for ‘Prolonged Disruption’ to Energy Markets From Iran War
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March 31, 2026
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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.
Drone Strike Hits Laden Supertanker Off Dubai as Gulf Shipping Incidents Flare Again
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March 31, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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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.
U.S. Oil Closes Above $100 for First Time Since 2022 on Iran War
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March 31, 2026
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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.
Golden Pass LNG in Texas Produces First LNG as Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Gas Flows
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March 30, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

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...
Bunker Costs Push Intra-Asia Freight Rates Up 10% as Gulf Disruption Bites
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March 30, 2026
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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.
Hormuz Shockwaves: UN Warns Energy Spike Could Ripple Through Global Trade
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March 30, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

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...
How Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Hardware Could Find a Second Life in Alaska’s ‘Polar LNG’ Project
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March 30, 2026
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Malte Humpert
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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.
Missing Crew Not Found in Iran-Hit Vessel, Thai Ship Owner Says
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March 30, 2026
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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.
Brent Heads for Record Monthly Leap as Houthi Attacks Widen Gulf Conflict
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March 30, 2026
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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.