US intelligence warns Iran is unlikely to ease its chokehold on the Hormuz Strait soon, according to sources
According to three sources familiar with the issue, recent U.S. Intelligence reports have warned that Iran is unlikely to open up the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon as its grip on this world's most important oil artery gives it the only leverage?it can exert over the United States. This finding indicates that Tehran may continue to throttle the "strait" to keep energy prices high in order to pressure U.S.
Sources say that Italy will get LNG from QatarEnergy's US Golden Pass in June.
Two sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed that Italy will start receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG), from the Golden Pass LNG plant in 'the United States. This is a joint venture between QatarEnergy & Exxon Mobil. Sources with knowledge of the LNG markets said that the?LNG?tankers coming from the United States would…
Carol Howle named as BP's deputy CEO to oversee portfolio reviews and strategy
Carol Howle was named BP's 'deputy CEO' on Thursday. She will oversee the company’s ongoing portfolio re-evaluation and strategy developments. Howle will return to her previous role as head for supply, trading, and shipping. She was interim chief executive until Meg O'Neill took over the top position on Wednesday. BP is undergoing a major strategic shift…
India may reduce import duties and exports to ensure local supply
India's director of foreign trade announced on Thursday that it would reduce import duties or regulate exports to ensure adequate supplies at home for a number of?essential goods whose availability has been restricted due to the war in the Middle East. The conflict that began in February when the United States and Israel attacked Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz.
EUROPE GAS-European Gas Prices Rise as Hopes Fade on Quick End to Iran War
Standard Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas rose on Thursday morning, after U.S. president Donald Trump pledged'more aggressive strikes against Iran, without committing to any specific timeline to end the war, worrying investors who were worried about 'prolonged disruptions to global supply. The benchmark Dutch front month contract at the TTF Hub opened 6.25% higher…
Gas prices in Europe fall after Trump announces US withdrawal from Iran War
The benchmark Dutch and British wholesale gasoline prices dropped 'on Wednesday afternoon, after U.S. president Donald Trump said the United States would end their war against Iran 'fairly soon. But could return for "spot strikes" if necessary. ICE data revealed that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for TTF hub had fallen 6.81% to 47.30 euros (MWh) or $16.16/mmBtu by 1612 GMT.
Gas prices in Europe fall amid hopes that the Iran war will end soon
The benchmark Dutch and British wholesale gasoline prices dropped on Wednesday morning, based on the hope that the Middle East conflict would soon be resolved following the comments of U.S. president Donald?Trump. ICE data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month 'contract' at the TTF hub was 3.466 euros lower at 48.32 Euros per megawatt hour (MWh), which is around $16.40/mmBtu at 0755 GMT.
US gas prices reach $4 per gallon due to the Iran war which has wreaked havoc on energy supplies worldwide
The U.S. average gas prices rose to $4 per gallon for the first time since more than three years on Monday, according to data from the price tracking service, GasBuddy. This was the largest monthly increase in decades. Last August 2022, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, was when we reached $4 per gallon. Analysts have called this price a psychological barrier to consumers.
EUROPE GAS-European Gas prices rise as supply risks offset lower demand
The benchmark Dutch and British gas prices climbed a little higher on Monday, after the Yemeni Houthis launched their first attack on Israel at the weekend. This increased the U.S. - Israel war with Iran and raised fears of supply disruptions. ICE data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contracts at TTF hub were up 1.183 euro at 55.36 Euros per megawatt hour or around $18.65 /mmBtu by 0810 GMT.
Russia's Threatens to Divert LNG Cargo From Europe, Options Limited
Russia's threat to halt liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to Europe and divert cargoes to Asia would prove difficult to achieve because of its long-term contracts and need for more Arctic-class tankers, industry analysts said.President Vladimir Putin said in a TV interview early in March that Russia could stop gas supplies…
EUROPE GAS - European gas prices rise on the back of oil gains and low stock levels
The benchmark British and Dutch wholesale gasoline prices rose on Friday morning. This followed a rise in oil prices despite the fact that U.S. president Donald Trump had extended a pause to attacks against Iran's energy plants. The benchmark 'Dutch front month?contract was up 0.572 euro at 55.79 Euro per megawatt-hour (MWh) or about $18.80 a mmBtu at 0913 GMT.
India reduces special excise duty on petrol and diesel
India has slashed the special excise duty on 'petrol and diesel' as fuel prices remain volatile, with supplies being?stifled by the Iran war. The Indian Finance Ministry reduced the special excise tax on petrol from 13 rupees per litre to 3 rupees (US $0.0318) in a government order issued Thursday. The duty on diesel was also reduced to zero rupees from 10 rupees. The U.S.
India Buys First Iraian LPG Since US Removes Sanctions
India has bought its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas in years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Tehran's oil and refined fuels, LSG trade flows and three industry sources said.India had shunned energy purchases from Iran in 2019 under pressure from Western sanctions. The tanker was initially bound for China…
Oil Prices Fall 4% as US Proposes Iran Peace Plan
Oil prices slid about 4% on Wednesday on reports that the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, prompting talk of progress toward a ceasefire.Brent futures fell 3.96, or 3.8%, to $100.53 a barrel at 10:41 a.m. EDT (1441 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $3.57, or 3.9%, to $88.78.Pakistan has delivered a U.S.
Sources say that India has bought its first cargo of Iran LPG in many years since US sanctions have been eased.
LSG trade flows, along with three industry sources, reported that India had 'purchased its first cargo' of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas after years. The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Tehran’s refined fuels and oil. India has avoided buying energy from Iran under the pressure of Western sanctions. According to LSEG, the tanker had originally been bound for China.
Prices of EUROPE GAS fall amid tentative market expectations for an end to the Iran war
Dutch and British benchmark gas prices fell early on Wednesday to their lowest level in nearly two weeks, following news of the U.S. initiative to negotiate an end to the war with Iran which has stopped around a fifth?of global oil and natural gas supplies. Intercontinental Exchange data showed that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub had fallen by 4…
India orders the strengthening of its natural gas infrastructure amid shortages
India issued an order Tuesday to address obstacles in building and expanding its natural?gas?infrastructure, as it aims to 'diversify' its fuel supply in the face of disruptions on global energy markets due to the U.S./Israeli war against Iran. The conflict has caused disruptions in shipping and gas supply, including the close…
Industry executives warn that the global energy crisis is worsening; attempts to plug the supply gap are not enough.
Executives and oil ministers reaffirmed that the global energy crisis has worsened as emergency measures by governments around the world have failed to plug the huge shortfall of oil and gas caused by the U.S. and Israeli?war against Iran. Energy, fertilizers, and petrochemicals costs are rising as the world loses up to 20 million…
Shell CEO warns that energy shortages could occur in Europe by the end of next month.
Shell CEO Wael Sawan warned on Tuesday that energy shortages in Europe could occur by the end of next month. Sawan added that Shell is working with governments in order to address the energy crisis. This includes storage and purchasing. Sawan said that the Middle East conflict has already impacted jet fuel supplies. Diesel and gasoline will follow as the summer driving season begins in Northern Hemisphere.
India Loads LPG onto Its Empty Vessels Stranded in the Gulf
India is loading liquefied petroleum gas onto its empty vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf as the country grapples with a gas shortage triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, an official from the federal shipping ministry said on Tuesday.Eight LPG carriers, 4 crude oil ships, and one liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker were…