IEA: Iran war has triggered largest oil supply disruption in history
April 15, 2026
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said the Iran war has created the biggest oil‑supply shock on record, with 10.1 million barrels per
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EU reassures airlines on jet fuel supply but keeps close watch
April 14, 2026
No immediate shortage: the European Commission said there is no evidence of a jet fuel shortage in the EU at present,
Intertek’s potential breakup signals reshaping of energy services
April 14, 2026
British testing and certification company Intertek is mulling a split of its energy and infrastructure division from its broader testing and
World steel demand forecast slashed amid Middle East turmoil
April 14, 2026
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) lowered its forecast for global steel demand growth in 2026 from 1.3% to just 0.3%, citing
BP’s trading windfall shows how volatility benefits oil majors
April 14, 2026
BP told investors that its Q1 trading and refining performance will be “exceptional” thanks to the extreme oil price swings caused
UK prepares targeted energy‑cost support as bills rise
April 13, 2026
British finance minister Rachel Reeves announced she will set out her approach this week to help businesses grappling with high energy
Europe rolls out relief and rethinks its energy strategy
April 13, 2026
In response to soaring fuel costs, Germany’s ruling coalition unveiled a €1.6 billion relief package that cuts energy taxes on petrol and
Oil shock: Hormuz blockade exposes fragility of energy security
April 13, 2026
The US has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports, a move that could remove up to two million barrels per day
US loans 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
April 10, 2026
DOE will loan up to 30 million barrels of crude from the West Hackberry SPR site, marking the third solicitation since fuel
EU‑US near a critical minerals pact to counter China
April 10, 2026
The EU and US are closing in on a critical minerals deal that would coordinate the production and supply of key
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