Keywords: Energy markets


TotalEnergies expects Middle East conflict to weigh on second-quarter oil and gas production

French energy major TotalEnergies has warned that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affected its hydrocarbon production during the second quarter, although the disruption proved less severe than initially anticipated. Despite the operational impact, the company expects stronger overall financial......

IMF warns global energy markets are becoming more vulnerable to geopolitical shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global energy markets are becoming increasingly vulnerable as the safety buffers that helped absorb the initial impact of recent geopolitical tensions continue to shrink. In its latest assessment, the IMF noted that surplus production capacity, weaker......

China rejects US sanctions plan targeting buyers of Russian oil

China has strongly rejected a proposed United States sanctions framework aimed at countries that continue purchasing Russian oil, warning that it would oppose measures it considers unilateral and incompatible with international law. The statement comes as a bipartisan group of US senators advances legislation......

Oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel market uncertainty

Global oil prices moved higher as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with developments around the Strait of Hormuz increasing concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures recorded gains......

Iran targets US base in Jordan as regional tensions intensify and oil prices climb

A new phase of confrontation between Iran and the United States unfolded on Tuesday after Tehran announced that it had launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. military installation in Jordan, escalating fears of a broader regional conflict with potential consequences for global energy markets. The strike......

Europe faces growing jet fuel supply concerns amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

European aviation markets are facing increasing concerns over potential jet fuel shortages as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise uncertainty about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy trade routes. Industry estimates suggest that Europe could......

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Drops Sharply as Regional Tensions Disrupt Shipping

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in several weeks on Sunday, highlighting the growing impact of heightened geopolitical tensions on one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to maritime tracking data, only six vessels crossed the strategic......

Indian refiners IOC and HPCL secure 7 million barrels of crude in latest tender deals

India’s state-owned refiners have purchased approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil through recent tenders, highlighting sustained import demand from one of the world’s largest energy consumers, according to trade sources. The combined purchases were made by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)......

TotalEnergies CEO says oil market may need up to four months to stabilize after Middle East disruptions

The global oil market is expected to require three to four months to return to normal conditions following months of disruption in the Middle East, according to Patrick Pouyanné, who says lingering logistical challenges continue to distort prices despite the easing of regional tensions. Speaking......