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Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil rises as Trump urges nations to help reopen Hormuz

Oil prices rose on Monday as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risk despite US President Donald Trump urging other countries to join efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said the strategic waterway remained open only to countries that are not directly involved in attacks against it....

Energy, Oil & Gas

US waives sanctions on Russian oil at sea as supply disruptions continue

The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil by allowing countries to purchase cargoes already stranded at sea, as Washington seeks to contain a fresh surge in crude prices triggered by Middle East supply disruptions and fears over restricted energy flows through the Gulf. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil crosses $100 again after attacks on vessels

Oil prices jumped on Thursday as Iran ‌stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, raising fears of prolonged disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco reports strong 2025 results with $104.7bn net income

Aramco reported strong 2025 results with adjusted net income of $104.7 billion, including $25.1 billion in Q4. Operating cash flow reached $136.2 billion for the year and $40.8 billion in Q4, with free cash flow of $85.4 billion....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bapco Energies declares force majeure

Bapco Energies, Bahrain’s integrated energy company, hereby serves notice of force majeure on its group operations which have been affected by the on-going regional conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on its refinery complex. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil prices soar 30% to $119 a barrel as ​producers cut supplies

Oil prices surged nearly 30% to more than $119 a barrel on Monday, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, as some major ​producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding US-Israeli war with Iran....

Energy, Oil & Gas

OQEP reports robust financial performance, strategic expansion plans

OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) reported 2025 revenue of $1.2 billion and EBITDA of $941 million (81% margin). Operating cash flow strengthened, and the company targets 300 kboepd production by 2030 while maintaining disciplined leverage and shareholder returns. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

Hundreds of ships drop anchor in Gulf waters

At least 150 tankers, including crude and LNG vessels, dropped anchor in open Gulf waters beyond the Strait of Hormuz and dozens more were stationary on the other side of the chokepoint, shipping data showed, after US and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into turmoil....

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Oil prices jump 7% over Middle East conflict

Global oil prices surged on Monday as escalating hostilities in the Middle East rattled energy markets, raising fears of a prolonged supply disruption from one of the world’s most critical oil-producing regions....