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OilPrice·Apr 18·1 min read

Tankers U-Turn in Persian Gulf as Iran Closes Hormuz Again

The article reports that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again after a brief opening, contradicting claims from President Trump. This closure r

Energy Prices Sink on Hormuz News

Oil and gas prices decreased following reports that Iran signaled a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development eased concerns about potential

Rigzone·Apr 17

Worst U.S. Drought in Decades Puts Spring Crops at Risk

A severe drought is impacting a significant portion of the US agricultural belt, jeopardizing crops and livestock. This situation is exacerbated by already high

OilPrice·Apr 17

Oil Tankers Test Hormuz Reopening

Following Iran's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz being open to shipping under a ceasefire framework, at least eight crude oil tankers have begun moving towa

OilPrice·Apr 17

US Oil, Gas Drilling Activity Slows

The US oil and gas rig count has decreased, with the total number of active rigs falling to 543, a decrease of 42 rigs compared to the same period last year. Th

OilPrice·Apr 17
Apr 17

Oil Slides but the Real Test Comes This Weekend

Apr 17

Labor Dispute in Australia Could Further Hinder Global LNG Supply

Apr 17

Why Diesel Prices Surge Faster Than Gasoline in Every Energy Crisis

Apr 17

EIA Raises USA Fuel Price Projections for 2026, 2027

Apr 17

World’s first global shipping carbon price talks back at UN’s bargaining table

Apr 17

Oil Prices Sink 10% as Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz is Fully Open

Apr 17

Chile pilot blends 10% green hydrogen into gas network

Apr 17

Oil prices fall as US-Iran talks and ceasefire spur hopes

Apr 17

Dajin, Zhengli eye vessel retrofit for European offshore wind market

Apr 17

PMS to deliver EPCI for Phase 12 of WDDM project in Egypt