U.S. Pursues Direct Ownership of Venezuelan Oil Fields

The United States is in talks to acquire direct ownership stakes in key Venezuelan oil fields.…

Houthi Missile Strike Hits Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebel group said they carried out a missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker…

Shipping Executives Optimistic Despite Geopolitical Tensions

The shipping industry is seeing a rise in optimism despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially in the…

Six EU Nations Call for Windfall Tax on Oil Companies

Finance ministers from six EU countries are calling for a windfall tax on oil companies due…

Oil Traffic Through Hormuz Rises Amid Iranian Tensions

Oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has surged to an average of 8 million to…

China’s Oil Imports Decline as Prices Remain Elevated

China's crude oil imports are expected to drop as prices stay above $90 per barrel. In…

Gulf-to-China Supertanker Rates Surge to $510,000 Daily

The daily rate for chartering a supertanker from the Persian Gulf to China has reached $510,000.…

Gold Prices Decline as Oil Rises Amid Rate Hike Fears

Gold prices fell on Tuesday, August 18, due to rising oil prices and increasing U.S. Treasury…

Asian Refiners Reject Aramco’s Oil Loading Request Amid

Asian refiners are pushing back against Saudi Aramco's request to load oil at the Yanbu port…

Middle East Oil Exports Estimated at 9-15 Million Bpd Amid

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed this week that oil exports from the Middle East have…