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Oil prices surge while gold falls after announcement of Iranian port blockade

Global commodity markets reacted sharply after the United States announced a blockade targeting Iranian ports, triggering a surge in oil prices and a decline in gold. Crude oil benchmarks rose significantly, with prices climbing above the symbolic $100-per-barrel threshold. The increase reflects growing......

Trump announces immediate U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most strategic maritime routes. In a statement posted on social media, the U.S. president said the U.S. Navy would take action against......

Australian Prime Minister Albanese to visit Brunei and Malaysia to secure fuel supplies

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to visit Brunei and Malaysia this week as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and secure fuel supplies amid ongoing global disruptions. According to his office, the visit will take place from April 14 to 17 and will include meetings with Brunei’s......

Philippines insists energy deals with China must respect national sovereignty

The Philippines has stated that any future cooperation with China on oil and gas exploration must fully comply with its constitution and respect national sovereignty, amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs emphasized that any agreement involving energy cooperation......

Oman launches bidding round for new oil and gas blocks

Oman has launched a new bidding round for five oil and gas concession blocks as part of its efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen the development of its hydrocarbon sector. According to the country’s energy ministry, the initiative aims to enhance exploration activities and unlock......

South Korea moves closer to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan

South Korea is nearing an agreement to secure crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan, as part of its strategy to diversify energy sources amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. According to the country’s industry minister, negotiations have made significant progress, with details regarding volumes......

Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-west oil pipeline after attacks

Saudi Arabia has announced the full restoration of oil transport capacity on its strategic East-West pipeline, reaching approximately seven million barrels per day, following recent attacks linked to regional tensions. The announcement comes after several energy facilities across the kingdom were affected......

Irish police move to clear refinery blockade as fuel price protests escalate

Irish police have intervened to dismantle a blockade at the country’s only oil refinery, as protests over rising fuel prices intensified and began to disrupt national supply chains. Demonstrators, angered by a sharp increase in diesel costs in recent weeks, used tractors and heavy vehicles to......

US says it is clearing Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran

The United States has begun operations to secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump, as tensions with Iran continue to affect global energy flows and maritime security. In a statement shared on social media, Trump said US forces were “clearing”......

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