Crude oil
Vietnam's Binh Son refinery has enough crude oil to operate until early July
The 130,000-bpd refinery will buy all crude oil produced domestically for its operations.
Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 MMbpd after attacks
Saudi said on Thursday the attacks had cut its oil production capacity by around 600,000 bpd and throughput on its East-West Pipeline by about 700,000 bpd.
India permits Iranian oil tankers to berth for Reliance
Iranian oil is often transported by a so-called shadow fleet of vessels that lack internationally recognized insurance and safety certifications.
TotalEnergies says SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia damaged after incidents
Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity has been reduced by around 600,000 bpd following attacks on energy facilities.
Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
The leaders said they agreed to ensure the flow of essential supplies including diesel and LNG, making "maximum efforts" to boost their energy security.
Ireland facing 'very severe' situation due to protester fuel blockades, PM says
Industry group Fuels for Ireland said more than 100 petrol stations had run out of fuel and that number could rise to 500 by tonight.
Japan weighs new release of about 20 days' worth of oil from reserves
Japan, dependent on the Middle East for some 95% of its oil supply, began releasing oil from its stockpiles on March 16 in coordination with other nations and on its own.
Iran ceasefire provides hope, but physical oil markets to remain stressed
Disruptions from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz are now working their way through supply chains, and physical markets in Asia are under stress and will remain so for months even if it does reopen fully.
China's teapots seek Iranian oil after prices fall
The Chinese refiners, known as teapots, had largely stayed on the sidelines since the U.S.-Iran conflict broke out in late February, causing global oil prices to surge, while Washington temporarily waived sanctions on Russian, Iranian crude at sea erasing discounts for these cargoes.
Japanese refinery runs at lowest since June 2025 on Middle East supply crisis
Japan began to partially release oil stockpiles from March 16.
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