In a bold escalation of its foreign policy, the United States is intensifying sanctions against Iran, with a particular focus on disrupting financial channels that support the regime\’s oil exports. This move primarily targets China, Iran\’s largest oil buyer and de facto key financier, as part of a broader strategy to curtail Tehran\’s funding for […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump Says US to Hike India’s Tariffs Over Russian Oil Buys August 4, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The Bloomberg story below is pointing out that President Trump is planning on “substantially raising the tariff on Indian exports to the US over their buying Russian oil. This is a trap […] Tankers […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: The Bloomberg story below is pointing out that President Trump is planning on \”substantially raising the tariff on Indian exports to the US over their buying Russian oil. This is a trap and a mistake if President Trump follows through on this. Make no mistake, we have been saying that the war […]
Continue ReadingIn the ongoing geopolitical chess game surrounding Russia\’s invasion of Ukraine, Western sanctions aimed at crippling Moscow\’s energy revenues continue to face significant hurdles. Despite intensified pressure from the United States and the European Union, tankers laden with Russian crude oil are still docking at Indian ports, underscoring the limitations of these measures. This persistent […]
Continue ReadingAs Europe grapples with escalating geopolitical tensions, the European Union is intensifying efforts to tighten sanctions on Russian energy exports. A key focus has shifted to diesel fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries, such as India and Turkey, which has continued to flow into European markets despite existing restrictions. The question looms: Can […]
Continue ReadingMalaysia has introduced new regulations to combat illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers in its territorial waters, a move that could disrupt operations of the so-called shadow tanker fleet moving sanctioned oil to China. Under the new rules, vessels caught conducting unauthorised STS operations will face immediate detention, with the release process expected to take weeks. […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant shift amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian state refiners have temporarily halted purchases of Russian crude oil this week. This decision comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump\’s threats of imposing 25% tariffs on Indian goods and additional penalties for India\’s reliance on Russian oil and military equipment, set to take effect […]
Continue ReadingIn a high-stakes diplomatic rendezvous set against the backdrop of Trump\’s Scottish golf resort in Turnberry, US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are scheduled to convene today at 4:30 p.m. local time. The meeting aims to hammer out a trade agreement that could avert impending 30% tariffs on EU […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories OPEC is Looking for Market Share While Playing the Long Game July 20, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy markets, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) continues to navigate a delicate balance between securing greater market share and sustaining elevated oil prices. As of mid-2025, […] […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, China\’s role as the world\’s largest oil importer has long been a cornerstone of market dynamics. However, recent projections suggest a significant shift: China\’s oil demand is expected to peak around 2027 and then enter a gradual decline. This development, highlighted in a recent LinkedIn post by energy […]
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