In 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, […]
As 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, […]
Malaysia 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 […]
In 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% […]
On Sunday, the United States and the European Union agreed on a new framework for transatlantic trade. The outcome exposes Europe’s open flank – its dependency on foreign energy. It was a home game for U.S. […]
Daily Standup Top Stories Zeldin, Trump, Prepare Assault on EPA Endangerment Finding July 26, 2025 Clark Savage This article is from David Blackmon’s Substack, and we highly recommend subscribing. This is an expected move by the […]
In 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 […]
Weekly 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 […]
Reuters reported yesterday that Russia has imposed a sudden halt on foreign oil tanker loadings at its key Black Sea export hubs, citing a new port security decree that requires Federal Security Service (FSB) clearance […]
In 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 […]
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