Iran fuel price hike: what could change next week
Iran fuel price hike expectations are rising for next week. Here is what is known, what is not confirmed, and how higher costs may affect drivers.
Angolan oil production push targets 1m bpd output
Angolan oil production is under renewed pressure as Angola urges operators to top one million barrels a day, testing rigs, uptime, exports and financing.
Angola oil concessions: ANPS readies new licensing round
Angola oil concessions stay in focus as ANPS readies a new licensing round, with timelines and fiscal terms still to be confirmed in official releases and investor briefings.
Trump’s China Visit Triggers New Debate Over RMBT, Stablecoin Trade Payments and China’s Economic Defense Strategy
Donald Trump’s latest visit to China is no longer being viewed only as a geopolitical summit focused on tariffs, semiconductors, and supply chains. Financial analysts and trade observers increasingly believe the deeper story may involve how China protected parts of its trade ecosystem during recent geopolitical shocks through faster digital settlement systems, alternative transaction rails, […]
Shell profits climb as Iran conflict lifts oil
Shell profits surge as the Iran conflict tightens supply fears and moves oil prices. Here is what it means for the energy market and investors worldwide.
European and African Oil Markets Tighten as Asian Demand Surges Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Oil markets across Europe and Africa are facing increasing pressure as Asian demand accelerates, diverting critical supply flows and pushing prices to record levels. The shift comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis continue to limit Middle Eastern exports, forcing major importers in Asia to source crude from alternative regions. As […]
Oil Price Volatility Continues as Middle East Shipping Risks Influence European Energy Markets
Oil markets remain under pressure in 2026 as disruptions affecting key Middle East shipping routes continue to influence global supply expectations. For European economies that depend on imported energy, these developments are creating renewed uncertainty around fuel costs and long term planning. The situation highlights how closely energy markets are tied to geopolitical dynamics, where […]
Europe and Japan Signal Readiness to Secure Hormuz Route and Stabilise Energy Markets
Major European countries and Japan have announced their willingness to support efforts aimed at securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as rising tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy flows. In a joint statement, nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands emphasized their readiness to contribute […]
Ukraine Agrees to EU Support for Druzhba Pipeline Repairs as Oil Flows Remain Delayed
Ukraine has accepted an offer from the European Union to provide technical and financial support for restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline, a key route supplying Russian crude to Central Europe. The pipeline has been offline since late January following damage to infrastructure in western Ukraine, which Kyiv says was caused a Russian strike. While repair […]
Oil Price Uncertainty Grows as Middle East Shipping Disruptions Impact European Energy Markets
Global oil markets are entering a period of renewed uncertainty as disruptions in key Middle East shipping routes begin to influence supply expectations and pricing trends. For European economies that rely heavily on imported energy, these developments are creating fresh concerns about stability in fuel costs and long term energy planning. The situation reflects how […]