In the volatile landscape of global energy, few scenarios carry as much potential for disruption as political upheaval in a major oil-producing nation. As of January 2026, Iran remains a key player in the oil […]
The seizure of the Marinera challenges the legal and practical value of Russia’s effort to shield shadow fleet vessels through rapid reflagging. U.S. actions signal a tougher, more expansive approach to enforcing oil sanctions against […]
In a bold defiance of escalating US pressure, sanctioned tankers continue to load Venezuelan oil off the country’s coast, even as the Trump administration ramps up its naval blockade to cut off revenue streams for […]
In a bold escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, the Trump administration has intercepted a second oil tanker amid an ongoing blockade aimed at crippling the Maduro regime’s oil exports. On December […]
In a bold escalation of its campaign against Russia’s shadow fleet, Ukraine has carried out its first drone strike on a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant expansion of the conflict […]
In the ever-shifting landscape of global energy markets, headlines often paint a picture of dramatic pivots driven by geopolitics and sanctions. A recent article from OilPrice.com suggests that India is “racing” to swap out its […]
In a significant move for global energy dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports. This decision came following a high-profile meeting at […]
In a striking display of resilience amid tightening global sanctions, a Russian “dark fleet” tanker recently conducted a ship-to-ship oil transfer off the coast of Mumbai, ultimately delivering its cargo to Indian shores. This maneuver, […]
In the escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States under President Donald Trump has intensified its economic pressure on Moscow through a new round of sanctions targeting the heart of Russia’s […]
In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains, the Suez Canal was temporarily blocked early today after a sanctioned oil tanker, part of Russia’s shadowy “dark fleet,” ran aground in the […]
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