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- Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal to Boost Global Fuel Supply
Russia would supply 300,000 tons immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons afterward, Trump said Friday.
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- U.S. Natural Gas Inventories Rise 85 Bcf as Futures Gain 1.07%
Inventories reached 3,500 Bcf for the week ended Oct. 2, exceeding the 79-Bcf consensus estimate.
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- Supertanker Rates Reach Nearly $1.4 Million a Day on Gulf Route
Ship-to-ship transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz are absorbing vessels and pushing up tanker costs across oil markets.
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- Tanker Crews Switch Off Lights as Hormuz Voyages Face Attack Risk
Vessels are following U.S. Navy-provided routes, limiting communications and preparing for emergencies as attacks threaten Gulf energy shipments.
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- Oil Prices Jump as Hormuz Attacks and Hurricane Isaias Threaten Supply
Brent crude rose nearly 4% to $104.18 a barrel, while U.S. offshore shutdowns reached 511,619 barrels per day.
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- France Releases 10 Million Barrels of Diesel From Strategic Stocks
The fuel will be offered to French distributors at its purchase cost, with an estimated reduction of 12 to 18 euro cents per liter for three months.
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- Oil Tops $100 as Tanker Incidents Raise Strait of Hormuz Risk
Brent crude rose above $100 as multiple tanker incidents heightened concern about Gulf energy supplies and added macro pressure for crypto and broader markets.
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- Supertanker Charter From Gulf Coast to China Hits $76 Million
The rate is roughly 10 times the pre-war level as limited tanker availability drives a wider energy-shipping shock.
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- Gulf Oil Exports Recover Near Prewar Levels, but Hormuz Carries 60%
Gulf crude and condensate exports excluding Iran reached roughly 16.5 million barrels per day in September, while bypass routes and ship-to-ship transfers kept logistics complex.
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- Shell's Third-Quarter Refining Margin Outlook Rises 75% to $42
The indicative margin outlook improves despite lower expected refinery utilization and weaker chemicals margins. Shell plans to report third-quarter results Oct. 29.
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- Qatar LNG Exports Plunge 96% as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Persists
Qatar shipped 18 LNG cargoes through August, down from 509 during the same period last year, as force-majeure notices remain in effect.
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- Middle East Oil Flows Recover to About 80% of Pre-Conflict Levels
Shell CEO Wael Sawan gave a higher estimate in remarks at a Tuesday forum in London. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and parts of the Red Sea remains difficult to count.
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- Vitol Energy CEO Warns Oil Could Reach $200 a Barrel
Middle East shipments averaged about 12 million barrels of crude oil and 2 million barrels of refined products daily over the past seven to 10 days.
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- G7 Sets Four-Month Fuel Release Plan With Diesel Frontloaded
The 100 million-barrel plan includes a substantial diesel release in its first 20 days. Any effect on Bitcoin and rate expectations depends on whether fuel prices ease.
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- Japan Rules Out Another Oil Reserve Release as G7 Agrees to 100 Million Barrels
Japan is already releasing oil from its reserves. The G7 action includes a front-loaded diesel release by members and partners within the first 20 days.
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- G7 Plans Diesel Release as European Countries Show Reluctance
The four-month plan calls for 100 million barrels of oil to reach markets, beginning with a diesel release.
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- G7 Plans Four-Month Release of 100 Million Barrels of Oil
The first 20 days are to include a substantial diesel release, but its volume has not been specified. The U.S. national average diesel price was $6.37 a gallon on Oct. 2.
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- U.S. Presses Europe to Make Diesel Supplies Available Amid Price Surge
The appeal comes as EU members prepare crisis talks and President Donald Trump weighs restricting diesel exports.
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- Brent Crude Settles at $102.31 a Barrel After 4.4% Gain
West Texas Intermediate futures rose 2.7% to settle at $92.87 on Oct. 1.
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- Brent Crude Touches $100 a Barrel After 2.6% Daily Gain
Brent crude reached $100 per barrel on Oct. 1 after rising 2.6% during the session.
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- Gulf Crude Exports Return to Prewar Levels as Fuel Flows Lag
Crude shipments from Gulf producers excluding Iran reached 16.5 million barrels per day in September, while refined-product flows through Hormuz remained far below prewar levels.
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- Analysts Cut China’s Q4 Crude Import Forecast by 400,000 Bpd
FGE NexantECA and Energy Aspects now expect fourth-quarter imports of 9.2 million to 9.3 million barrels per day amid higher oil and freight costs.
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- Middle East Oil Flows Near Prewar Levels as Estimates Diverge
One estimate put September Middle East oil flows at 17.5 million barrels per day, while another measured Persian Gulf outflows at 23.3 million barrels per day.
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- U.S. Energy Department to Provide Up to 40 Million Barrels From SPR
The announcement concerns crude oil held in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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- Shell Approves $23 Billion LNG Canada Expansion, Doubling Output
The Phase 2 project will increase production capacity to roughly 28 million metric tons annually, with operations expected to begin in the early 2030s.
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- Trump Weighs US Diesel Export Ban as Prices Near Record Highs
No final policy has been announced as domestic diesel prices reach $6.285 per gallon and exports remain elevated.
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- U.S. and Brent Crude Prices Fall Nearly $0.80 on Sept. 28
U.S. crude traded at $94.21 a barrel and Brent at $100.34 after both benchmarks fell nearly $0.80.
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- Trump Says U.S. Is Seriously Considering Diesel Export Ban
The national average diesel price reached $6.53 per gallon on Sept. 22 as global supply disruptions tighten fuel markets.
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- Brent Crude Rises Above $104 as Price Gains 1.6%
Brent crude traded at $104.02 a barrel early Monday, marking a notable energy-market move for crypto and macro traders.
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- U.S. Military Assists Energy Shipments Through Hormuz Strait
Nearly 13 million barrels of oil pass through the strategic waterway each day, alongside natural gas and fertilizer shipments.
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- U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls 29.9% to 284.6 Million Barrels
The reserve held 284.6 million barrels for the week ending Sept. 18, 2026, far below its 714-million-barrel design capacity as officials explore potential replenishment sources.
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- Hormuz Traffic Slows as VLCC Rates Stay Near Record Highs
Twelve vessels crossed the strait on Sept. 22 as Gulf VLCC charters exceeded $1 million per day during the week.
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- Oil Prices Fall as WTI Drops 2% to $91.94 per Barrel
Brent crude fell about 1.8% to $98.90 a barrel as of 9:43 p.m. ET Thursday.
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- European Gas Prices Rise 4% as Hormuz Standoff Threatens LNG Flows
The TTF benchmark remained 3% higher at $84.30 per megawatt-hour as Europe prepares for winter with storage 70.24% full.
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- Only One Commodity Vessel Exited Strait of Hormuz Wednesday
Ten vessels crossed the waterway, below its 10-day average of about 17, while Brent crude rose above $103 per barrel.
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- India Raises LPG Output as Hormuz Disrupts Gulf Supply Routes
India imports about 60% of its LPG, with roughly 90% of those imports normally passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.53 Amid Iran Conflict
The national average reached its highest nominal level on record, raising cost concerns for freight, trucking and agriculture.
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- Brent Crude Reaches $102.30 Intraday Before Closing at $99.60
Brent traded between $97.43 and $102.30 on Sept. 22. The benchmark was quoted at $99.27 at 6 a.m. ET and $100.19 at 12:50 p.m. ET.
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- Rubio Supports Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Talks Without Deal
The proposed arrangement would halt attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and Russian energy supplies, but both sides must agree before it can take effect.
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- Hormuz Traffic Falls 80% as Energy Supply Risk Rises
Three observable commodity vessels crossed the waterway in the latest 24-hour period, including one Panamax oil tanker, versus a 10-day average of about 15.
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