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- Brent Falls to $97.36 as Gulf Oil Exports Near Pre-War Levels
Brent was down from above $103 the previous day as September crude flows recovered through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative routes.
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- Trump Keeps Diesel Export Ban on Table, Warns of Gasoline Impact
The president said restricting diesel exports could lower diesel prices while pushing gasoline prices higher. The proposal remains under discussion.
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- OPEC+ Sets Oct. 4 Meeting to Review November Oil Output Targets
The alliance is expected to maintain current targets at its Oct. 4 meeting after keeping September production requirements in place for October.
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- Bitcoin Faces Oil-Market Test as U.S. Seeks 40 Million-Barrel SPR Exchange
The solicitation opened Sept. 29, but deliveries under awarded exchanges are scheduled for November and December 2026.
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- Trump-Iran Standoff Keeps Hormuz and Oil Markets in Focus
Nearly 1,500 commercial vessels have crossed the strait under U.S. protection, while Brent crude reached $119.97 per barrel on Sept. 28.
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- Iran Keeps Hormuz Reopening Plan Tied to U.S. Concessions Ahead of Nov. 3 Vote
Tehran wants Washington to lift its naval blockade, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observe a Lebanon ceasefire before reopening the waterway within seven days.
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- Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Leverage Could Raise Conflict Risk
Oil flows through the waterway and alternative routes have returned to 80% of pre-conflict levels, weakening Tehran’s ability to disrupt oil flows and use the strait as political leverage.
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- WTI Crude Falls 3% Intraday to $89.24 as Brent Drops 2.6%
WTI crude oil traded at $89.24 a barrel after falling 3% during the Sept. 29 session. Brent crude declined 2.6%.
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- EU Considers One-Year Methane Rule Delay as IEA Weighs Oil Release
The proposed delay would affect methane monitoring and reporting requirements for foreign oil and gas suppliers scheduled to begin early next year.
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- U.S.-Iran Talks Center on Hormuz and Nuclear Program as Trump Rejects Concessions
Negotiations remain stalled over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, while Qatar works on a revised seven-day proposal.
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- Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal as Saudi Forces Intercept Missiles
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks within seven days if the U.S. meets its conditions.
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- Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Reopening Conditional on US Terms
Tehran says it will not compromise on its nuclear program while demanding that Washington meet all conditions for reopening the strategic waterway.
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- Brent Crude Falls 4% to $96.71 as US-Iran Talks Advance
Brent crude fell 4% intraday to $96.71 a barrel amid news that US-Iran talks had entered technical consultations.
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- India to Keep Exporting Diesel as Russia Restricts Diesel Shipments
India will honor existing commitments as Russia limits diesel exports and the United States weighs—but has not confirmed—possible restrictions.
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- U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks Push Oil Prices Lower as Supply Risks Persist
Only 10 commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, below the recent daily average of about 17.
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- Iran Puts Onus on U.S. to End War as China Pushes De-escalation
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington must decide whether to end the seven-month conflict as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets added pressure to energy markets.
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- U.S. and Iran Explore Phased Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The proposal would pair restored shipping with eased U.S. economic restrictions and potential partial access to frozen Iranian assets.
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- Brent Crude Futures Rise Above $107 as Middle East Risks Intensify
The November Brent contract reached $107.25 on Sept. 10, up $6.04, while missile and drone attacks raised concerns about regional supply and shipping security.
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- WTI Crude Oil Touches $92 as Iran-U.S. Contact Faces Dispute
WTI gained 2.82% intraday, while Brent crude rose 2.76% and moved above $98 as geopolitical concerns intensified.
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- Oil Extends Five-Session Slide as Trump Defends Iran Policy at U.N.
West Texas Intermediate crude has fallen more than 14% across five sessions. Royal Caribbean also plans to pay about $3 billion for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
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