Crimea Plunged into Fuel Crisis as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cripple Oil Infrastructure
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Crimea Plunged into Fuel Crisis as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cripple Oil Infrastructure

Russian-installed authorities in occupied Crimea have taken the drastic step of halting all public fuel sales following a series of highly effective Ukrainian drone strikes targeting critical energy infrastructure. Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed governor of the peninsula, announced that petrol stations will turn away private citizens and commercial businesses, reserving remaining fuel reserves exclusively for […]

Beyond the Chokepoint: Why the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Won’t Instantly Cure Global Inflation
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Beyond the Chokepoint: Why the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Won’t Instantly Cure Global Inflation

The recent signing of a bilateral memorandum between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz marks a critical turning point, bringing an end to a devastating four-month conflict that severely disrupted global energy corridors. While the reopening has successfully mitigated the immediate threat of a catastrophic energy supply crunch, economists warn […]

OPEC Secretary General Challenges IEA Oil Glut Forecast Amid Strait of Hormuz Developments
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OPEC Secretary General Challenges IEA Oil Glut Forecast Amid Strait of Hormuz Developments

OPEC Secretary General Haitham al-Ghais has publicly challenged recent projections from the International Energy Agency (IEA) regarding a potential oil supply glut by 2027. The IEA had previously suggested that a resolution to ongoing regional conflicts could lead to a significant surge in supply, potentially outpacing demand growth and creating a market overhang. Al-Ghais dismissed […]