U.S. oil producers flocked to hedge higher prices for their output for the rest of the year and early into 2026 as international crude oil prices surged earlier this month. Early on June 13 local time, Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and military leadership in coordinated strikes that sent oil prices surging amid concerns that an escalating conflict could disrupt oil flows from the Middle East. On the night of June 12 and the following morning, Texas-based Aegis Hedging Solutions – a company with a platform for oil producers’…

Oil prices continue to plunge on Monday afternoon following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, significantly reducing geopolitical risk premiums. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August delivery fell as much as 5.1% to $65.02 per barrel during early trading in Asia, marking its lowest level since before the conflict began on June 13. The announcement of a ceasefire, described by Trump on Truth Social as "complete and total," follows intense diplomatic negotiations involving the US,…

As detailed back on 11 November by OilPrice.com, one of the three key measures then-President Elect Donald Trump would take in his early days as President would be “giving the nod to Israel to do whatever it wants with Iran”. After all, following then-President Joe Biden’s flat ‘no’ on Israel striking Iran’s nuclear sites in retaliation for earlier Iranian missile attacks on Israel in early October, Trump stated: “That’s the craziest thing I’ve ever heard. That’s the biggest risk we have.…

Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Italian energy major Eni has reduced the number of staff at the Zubair oil and gas field in Iraq as a precautionary measure, an Eni spokesperson told Reuters on Monday. The Israel-Iran conflict that began earlier this month took a major turn this weekend after the U.S. bombed three Iranian nuclear sites – at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan – and warned the Islamic Republic that retaliation against U.S. troops in the region or any other retaliation would be the worst mistake it will make.…

Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Italian energy major Eni has reduced the number of staff at the Zubair oil and gas field in Iraq as a precautionary measure, an Eni spokesperson told Reuters on Monday. The Israel-Iran conflict that began earlier this month took a major turn this weekend after the U.S. bombed three Iranian nuclear sites – at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan – and warned the Islamic Republic that retaliation against U.S. troops in the region or any other retaliation would be the worst mistake it will make.…

For over a decade, since production peaked in 2013, Colombia’s economically crucial oil industry has been in decline. This, since controversial leftist President Gustavo Petro took office in August 2022, has only accelerated. Petro, himself a former leftwing guerilla organizer, entered office opposed to Colombia’s hydrocarbon sector with plans to wean the country off its economic addiction to oil and natural gas. While there are signs the Petro administration’s disapproval of Colombia’s oil industry is easing, there are…

It should come as no surprise that the two major conflicts raging in the world today involve large energy producers and exporters, namely, Iran and Russia. Energy resources, especially fossil fuels, attract conflicts because they are so unevenly distributed in the world and because despite this, everyone needs those resources. The simple fact is that nothing gets done without energy and fossil fuels are still the dominate fuels in the world. But it's not just energy, of course, which invites conflict. Water resources are becoming increasingly a…

The government plans to slash industrial energy prices for British manufacturers, enabling them to better compete with key European rivals. Ministers will unveil a multibillion pound package of taxpayer-funded support for the UK’s most energy intensive industries, as part of the government’s industrial strategy on Monday, according to reports. Proposals to make energy prices more competitive have been central to final discussions between the Department for Business and Trade and the Treasury Industries such as steel, ceramics and chemicals…

Just hours after the U.S. launched attacks on Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities, the Iranian parliament expressed support for shutting down the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical routes for fossil fuel transportation, particularly oil and LNG. The Middle East conflict, which began on June 13, 2025, following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military bases and commanders, has now entered its tenth day. The situation escalated dramatically with the U.S. joining Israel in directly bombing Iran’s nuclear…

Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production remains steady despite growing geopolitical concerns in the Gulf following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran’s retaliation, according to shipping data released by Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS).  According to ICIS, 43 LNG vessels have departed Ras Laffan over the past 15 days, a volume that mirrors the same period last year, indicating zero disruption. Despite this, analysts are seeing signs of hesitation among buyers. A noticeable uptick in ballast…

Via Metal Miner According to the World Steel Association (worldsteel), one of the leading providers of steel market information, the China Baowu Group was the largest steelmaker group in 2024, with production remaining stable on the year. In its June 5 report, titled “2025 World Steel in Figures,” worldsteel stated that the  Shanghai-headquartered company poured just over 130 million metric tons in 2024, compared with almost 131 million tons in 2023. The report focused specifically on companies producing over 3 million metric tons…

Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production remains steady despite growing geopolitical concerns in the Gulf following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran’s retaliation, according to shipping data released by Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS).  According to ICIS, 43 LNG vessels have departed Ras Laffan over the past 15 days, a volume that mirrors the same period last year, indicating zero disruption. Despite this, analysts are seeing signs of hesitation among buyers. A noticeable uptick in ballast…

Foreign secretary David Lammy has warned Iran that blocking the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane would be a “mistake” after the nation vowed repercussions following the US’ attacks. Lammy told the BBC this morning: “It would be a catastrophic mistake. It would be a mistake to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.” The foreign secretary said he believed the country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “gets that” preventing access through the waterway would be a crucial misstep. The Strait of Hormuz,…

President Donald Trump on Monday called on U.S. and global oil producers to keep crude prices from spiking, following coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The strikes targeted key sites at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, escalating tensions in the Gulf. Trump posted on Truth Social: “EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!” He added: “DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!”, framing energy as a national security issue…

President Donald Trump on Monday called on U.S. and global oil producers to keep crude prices from spiking, following coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The strikes targeted key sites at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, escalating tensions in the Gulf. Trump posted on Truth Social: “EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!” He added: “DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!”, framing energy as a national security issue…

Of all the vast oceans and seas that cover our planet, no single waterway holds more influence over the global economy than a narrow, 21-mile-wide channel of water separating Iran from the Arabian Peninsula. Every day, a silent, steady procession of the world's largest supertankers navigates this passage, a liquid pipeline carrying a fifth of the entire world's oil supply.  This is the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important energy chokepoint and its most dangerous flashpoint. While it may seem like a distant geographical feature, the…

China installed its highest solar power capacity for a single month in May, according to official data, which showed mind-boggling figures that the country installed more solar capacity in a month than any other nation did for the entire 2024. With 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity installed in May, China smashed its own record of 71 GW in December 2024, per data from the National Energy Administration cited by Bloomberg.          The 93 GW in May means that the Chinese capacity additions last month were more than the…

China installed its highest solar power capacity for a single month in May, according to official data, which showed mind-boggling figures that the country installed more solar capacity in a month than any other nation did for the entire 2024. With 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity installed in May, China smashed its own record of 71 GW in December 2024, per data from the National Energy Administration cited by Bloomberg.          The 93 GW in May means that the Chinese capacity additions last month were more than the…

China installed its highest solar power capacity for a single month in May, according to official data, which showed mind-boggling figures that the country installed more solar capacity in a month than any other nation did for the entire 2024. With 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity installed in May, China smashed its own record of 71 GW in December 2024, per data from the National Energy Administration cited by Bloomberg.          The 93 GW in May means that the Chinese capacity additions last month were more than the…

China installed its highest solar power capacity for a single month in May, according to official data, which showed mind-boggling figures that the country installed more solar capacity in a month than any other nation did for the entire 2024. With 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity installed in May, China smashed its own record of 71 GW in December 2024, per data from the National Energy Administration cited by Bloomberg.          The 93 GW in May means that the Chinese capacity additions last month were more than the…