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US-Russia Diesel Agreement: Trump Seeks Lower Fuel Prices as Ukraine Objects

A reported agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to facilitate the sale of Russian diesel fuel has triggered a diplomatic dispute with Ukraine, exposing tensions between Washington’s efforts to curb fuel prices and Kyiv’s opposition to measures that......

Goldman Sachs warns gasoline prices could surge again worldwide

Global fuel markets could face renewed pressure as disruptions affecting diesel supplies begin to spill over into gasoline markets, with geopolitical tensions and reduced shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz adding to concerns over energy availability. Goldman Sachs expects gasoline prices......

Strait of Hormuz shipping slowdown raises fresh concerns over global energy markets

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined sharply, raising renewed concerns about the stability of one of the world’s most important energy corridors and the potential impact on global oil and gas supplies. Shipping data released Wednesday showed that only four vessels passed......

Trump says oil flows through Strait of Hormuz have nearly returned to pre-conflict levels

U.S. President Donald Trump has said oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz have almost recovered to the levels recorded before the latest escalation with Iran, pointing to a significant improvement in commercial traffic through the strategically important waterway. In a post on his Truth......

Only six vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

Only six commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to preliminary shipping data, highlighting the continued disruption affecting one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. Data from shipping intelligence company Kpler, recorded as of 04:05 GMT on Thursday,......

U.S. forces divert 86 vessels and stop three others under Iran port blockade

U.S. military forces have diverted 86 commercial vessels and stopped three others since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in mid-July, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). In a statement published on X, CENTCOM said that as of September 2, American forces had redirected 86 commercial......

Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz after claiming U.S. control

U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” after claiming that the United States has gained control over the strategically vital waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump asked whether the strait should be renamed now......

Trump announces major oil agreement giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s reserves

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela that he says will give American interests majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves. Trump announced the deal on Friday through his Truth Social account, describing it as......

Hormuz shipping traffic falls to its lowest level in weeks

Only six cargo vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to maritime tracking data, marking the lowest daily level recorded in several weeks as security concerns continue to discourage shipowners from using the strategic waterway. Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler showed that......