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Iran to facilitate Japan oil transit through Hormuz amid war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is prepared to assist Japanese ships in transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. This was revealed in an interview with Kyodo News published on Saturday. Japan heavily relies on crude oil imports from the Middle East, with the majority passing […]

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Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to ₦1,245/itre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. The refinery cited escalating global geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil costs as the driving factors. In a notice sent to petroleum marketers late Friday, the refinery revealed that its ex-depot (gantry) price would rise from […]

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S’Africa, others turn to Dangote Refinery amid Iran war

Several African countries, including South Africa, have approached the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to secure fuel supplies following disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Bloomberg reports on Friday. Findings showed that the 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has received multiple inquiries from governments seeking alternative fuel sources. South Africa is reportedly […]

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Iran drones hit Kuwait refinery amid Middle East war

Firefighters battled a fresh blaze at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery on Friday following another Iranian drone attack. This occurred as millions in Iran marked the Persian New Year, Nowruz, with subdued celebrations amid the ongoing war. European leaders called on Thursday for an end to attacks targeting Gulf energy infrastructure. Despite this, Kuwait reported […]

Energy

Iran strikes Qatar’s gas hub, Trump threatens massive retaliation

Qatar reported “extensive” damage on Thursday to the site of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas facility following Iranian strikes. This has sparked fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran. Tehran carried out attacks on Qatar’s huge Ras Laffan LNG facility in retaliation for an Israeli strike Wednesday on […]

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US-Israel-Iran war leaves Africa with weeks of fuel reserves — Report

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the war involving Iran, has severely disrupted global energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, placing Africa’s fuel supply chain under intense pressure. Many African countries are now operating with only weeks of refined petroleum products in reserve as traditional import routes face major constraints. The International […]

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Oil prices surge past $100pb as Iran targets crude-producing neighbours

Oil prices surged again on Tuesday following fresh Iranian attacks on crude-producing neighbours, targeting vital energy infrastructure and raising serious fears of widespread global supply disruptions. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude rose 2.0 per cent to $102.16 per barrel. The main US oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, gained 1.7 per cent to $95.08 per […]

World

Iran war: Europe rejects Trump’s call for Hormuz naval help

European leaders have rejected demands by the United States President, Donald Trump, for help to clear the Strait of Hormuz. This came as foreign ministers from the European Union gathered in Brussels yesterday to discuss skyrocketing oil prices from the US-Israeli war on Iran. The pushback followed Trump’s call on the UK, China, France, Japan, […]

Oil and Gas

US-Israel-Iran war chokes Hormuz, strains global oil supply — Report

The war in Iran has transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a critical choke point where a single misstep could disrupt economies worldwide. Iran’s threats against oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz—a vital route carrying about 20 per cent of global oil exports in peacetime—have compelled regional countries to pursue alternative export paths. […]

Economy

China’s economy starts 2026 strongly amid US-Israel-Iran war risks

China’s economy kicked off 2026 on a stronger note, with factory output accelerating and gains in retail sales and investment providing early positive signals to policymakers. This comes amid heightened global uncertainty from the ongoing Iran–Israel War 2026, which involves the United States, Israel, and Iran following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that began on February 28. The […]