Banking

U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to 283.8 Million Barrels, Lowest Since 1982

The reserve hit a 42-year low after a 172 million-barrel release, while oil swaps are scheduled to return part of the volume next year.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Record UK Diesel Prices and Rising Gilt Yields Put Pressure on Markets

UK diesel hit 199.18p a litre as Brent topped $96 and gilt yields climbed, adding to uncertainty ahead of October’s Budget.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Putin Restricts Public Data on Russian Refining, Oil Exports and Tanker Routes

Russia has restricted public access to refinery, contract and shipping data as its refining output falls and sanctions scrutiny continues.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit and Deploys 26 Starlink Satellites

Starship reached orbit on its 14th test flight and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, while an engine failure and power constraints underscore execut...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

High Shipping Costs Redirect U.S. LNG Cargoes to Europe as Storage Lags

High freight costs are steering U.S. spot LNG toward Europe, where storage remains below average ahead of winter.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

QatarEnergy Extends LNG Delivery Disruptions Through November

QatarEnergy extended force majeure for LNG buyers as Hormuz traffic remains constrained; exports have plunged and sales losses reached $24 billion.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Indonesia Coal Exports Fall 23% as Production and Shipping Constraints Tighten

Indonesia’s August coal exports hit a five-year low as quotas, policy uncertainty and low river levels limit shipments despite rising global demand.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Record U.S. Heat Meets Ample Natural Gas Supply, Keeping Henry Hub Prices Lower

Henry Hub averaged $2.93 per MMBtu over the summer as rising production, storage and renewable generation offset stronger cooling demand.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Venezuela Oil Output Could Reach 1.8 Million Bpd by 2030, Rystad Estimates

Rystad sees output reaching 1.8 million bpd by 2030, provided operators can secure capital and rebuild drilling and oilfield services capacity.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

U.S. Oil and Gas Rig Count Rises by 50 From a Year Earlier

U.S. rigs climbed to 599, while crude output slipped for a second week and completion crews increased.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

BP Reconsiders U.S. Shale Growth With Devon’s Eagle Ford Assets in View

BP reviewed Devon’s Eagle Ford assets as it shifts back toward oil and gas growth, but walked away from a deal amid high valuations and crude prices.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Stocks

Brent-WTI Spread Widens to $12 as Freight Costs and Diesel Risks Weigh on U.S. Crude

WTI is set for a 7% weekly drop as freight costs and a possible diesel export ban raise concerns about U.S. refinery demand.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

EU Gas Supply Remains Stable Despite Storage at 70% Ahead of Winter

EU officials say gas supply is stable, though storage is at 70% and Germany’s is about 57% amid constrained LNG flows through Hormuz.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Stocks

Potential U.S. Diesel Export Ban Could Raise Costs for UK Businesses

The UK gets about a third of its diesel imports from the U.S., leaving hauliers and other fuel users exposed if a proposed export ban takes effect.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Italy Weighs Higher Refinery Output as Fuel Prices Hit Records

Italy will meet refiners on October 8 to discuss higher diesel and gasoline output as supply constraints and record prices strain European fuel market...

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

WTI Holds Near $95 as Hormuz Shipping Risk and Diesel Shortage Split the Oil Market

WTI recovered from $88.67 as supply workarounds eased crude concerns, while record gasoil premiums and falling U.S. distillate stocks kept product mar...

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Hormuz Talks, Gulf Trade Routes and Energy Infrastructure Plans Take Shape

U.S.-Iran talks revisit a phased Hormuz deal as Gulf states expand transport routes and weigh energy infrastructure spending.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Renewables’ Speed to Power Is Reshaping Electricity Investment

Solar and wind can reach operation faster than most new power plants, giving modular projects a financial edge as electricity demand surges.

Sep 21, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

OPEC+ Credibility Tested by Shipping Disruptions and Saudi–Russian Tensions

OPEC+ retains major supply capacity, but quota disputes and blocked export routes are weakening its ability to shape oil markets.

Sep 21, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Data Centre Operators Face Rising War, Cyber and Liability Risks

Data centre expansion is bringing higher legal and conflict exposure, complicating insurance across cyber, property and war risks.

Sep 21, 2026 • 5 min read