Russian press coverage on Wednesday highlights two economic developments. The European Union is preparing for a possible shortage of fuel during the winter. Gold prices, meanwhile, are expected to recover. The items are presented as leading stories in the Russian media review.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 10:00
Russia has received its first shipment of gasoline from India as the country faces fuel shortages. Bloomberg reported the delivery, citing data from the Kpler service. The shipment marks the start of gasoline supplies from India to Russia. No details were provided on the size of the shipment or any future deliveries.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 08:51
Nigeria is weighing changes to the rules governing crude allocation and pricing. The country’s oil refiners’ association says the proposed adjustments would improve access to feedstock for refiners, including Dangote Refinery. The potential reforms focus on how crude is supplied and priced for local processing operations.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 08:50
Nigeria approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles during the first half of this year, according to government data. Authorities are seeking to speed up adoption of the country’s nascent electric-vehicle market. Chronic shortages in electricity supply, however, pose a serious practical challenge to those ambitions.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 08:45
The International Energy Agency lowered its 2026 global oil demand forecast, citing the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and high fuel prices. It now expects demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels per day, while oil supply is projected to drop by 4.3 million barrels per day as hostilities and maritime disruptions hinder recovery.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 08:01
Pakistan says the United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices nevertheless held their gains after rising for a sixth consecutive day. Investors remain skeptical that a deal would quickly restore energy flows through the strategic waterway. The uncertainty around the potential arrangement continues to shape energy-market expectations.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 07:30
U.S. consumer prices were likely to rise moderately in July as gasoline prices softened. The expected increase could further weaken financial-market expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year. The reading points to easing pressure from fuel costs, while markets continue to assess the outlook for monetary policy.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 07:00
The fast expansion of artificial intelligence is creating a fresh surge in electricity demand. That pressure is bringing nuclear power back into the spotlight. China is therefore turning to nuclear energy as a possible way to support the power needs of the AI era.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 06:36
Only eight vessels were tracked in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the lowest count in a week, according to shipping data. Owners have been avoiding the vital waterway as hostilities continue in the Middle East. The reduced traffic reflects the disruption caused by the ongoing regional tensions.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 05:40
Brent crude prices have climbed after renewed attacks weakened expectations that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. The violence has also reduced hopes that energy markets will return to stability. Market sentiment remains focused on the strategic waterway and the risks its disruption poses to energy flows.
Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei reiterated on the 11th that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened unless the United States ended its maritime blockade and fighting. The US side has presented a different position. Washington and Tehran continue to make opposing claims over the strait, while the standoff remains unresolved.
The US military said on Tuesday that it had struck a Panama-flagged vessel attempting to approach an Iranian port. Washington said the ship was violating its blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump again claimed that the United States had “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments in the Middle East are being followed through a continuing live update.
The United States and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping as hopes for ending the months-old Iran war weakened. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed unless Washington accepted its conditions. Four crew members and two Yemeni rescuers were reportedly killed in a suspected Houthi attack, while the US said it fired missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship accused of violating a blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran’s top security official says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States meets Iran’s conditions. The statement came as Pakistan’s Naqvi visited Tehran. Iran is therefore maintaining its position that reopening the strategic waterway depends on US compliance with its demands.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is under complete US control. He warned that the United States would strike Iran if Tehran attempted to alter that situation.
Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and New South Wales premier Chris Minns are preparing a major bailout for the country’s largest aluminium smelter. The proposed deal could be worth up to $2.5bn. Rio Tinto, which operates the Tomago aluminium smelter in New South Wales, said in December that it was considering ending operations when its current electricity supply contract expires. The package is expected to be announced by the two leaders.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 04:29
Oil and gold prices moved higher on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified. Regional share markets also edged up, though trading remained nervous. Investors were looking ahead to the release of key U.S. inflation data. The market moves reflected heightened concern before the CPI figures. No further details were provided on the specific geopolitical developments driving the tension.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 02:30
US forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship that was trying to sail toward an Iranian port. The vessel was described as violating Iran’s blockade. The action involved missile fire by the United States. It was reported amid the ongoing Iran war.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 00:00
The US Central Command says it disabled a vessel that tried to break the blockade on Iran. According to the military, the ship was traveling toward an Iranian port through the Gulf of Oman. It allegedly ignored repeated warnings issued during the voyage. The report characterizes the action as a response to the vessel’s attempted breach.
The US Central Command says a helicopter fired on a cargo vessel that was attempting to break Iran’s blockade. According to the command, the helicopter struck the engine room of the Panama-flagged ship. The incident took place in the Gulf of Oman. US officials said the action was intended to disable the vessel and stop it from continuing. The account comes from the US military command.
The US military says it opened fire on a cargo ship that allegedly tried to breach an Iranian blockade. CENTCOM said a helicopter targeted the engine room of the Panama-flagged Vela Nova. The incident occurred as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran remained stalled. The account places a maritime confrontation alongside the continuing diplomatic deadlock.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of being “devious negotiators” in an interview released late Monday. He outlined some of the options he says are under consideration in the current war. They include continuing to “bop along” while allowing Tehran to fail economically, or hitting Iran “really, really hard.” His remarks presented the alternatives in notably forceful terms.
Pakistan said on Tuesday that the United States and Iran were nearing “some sort” of agreement. Qatar, which is also acting as a mediator, said discussions on managing the Strait of Hormuz had reached an advanced stage. The comments came despite reports of fresh attacks on shipping in regional waters. Diplomatic efforts are therefore continuing alongside renewed maritime security concerns.
A US military helicopter enforcing a blockade reportedly fired on a ship attempting to get through it. The report says the crew ignored warnings issued by the US side. The helicopter then targeted the vessel’s rudder with gunfire. No further consequences from the incident were provided.
A U.S. military helicopter fired at the rudder of a Panama-flagged vessel after its crew failed to heed warnings, the Wall Street Journal reported. The warnings came from personnel involved in enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, according to a U.S. official cited by the newspaper. The reported incident describes an armed attempt to stop the ship from breaking the blockade. No further details about the vessel’s condition were provided.
Iran and the United States have introduced new conditions in talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations have stalled as the two sides pursue competing demands. That impasse is reducing the prospects of reopening the crucial waterway. Oil prices have surged amid the stalled discussions.
World shares were broadly lower while oil prices gained more than 2%, following a 5% surge on Monday. Crude markets were being driven higher by uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen and allow oil shipments to resume. The questions surrounding the waterway are adding pressure to energy prices as investors watch for signs of renewed flows.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Iran is drafting an announcement on its continuing talks with Oman. Qatar supports any understanding that secures the Strait of Hormuz and prevents it from being used for political blackmail. The talks concern navigation arrangements, safe shipping, environmental issues, maritime services and crime prevention.
US President Donald Trump has taken a tougher position toward Iran while talks continue over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He declared that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for attacks carried out in the past. The demand complicates prospects for an agreement on the strategic waterway and casts doubt on hopes that negotiations will produce a deal.
Donald Trump is sending conflicting signals about his strategy toward Iran.
The US Department of Energy has lifted its outlook for the 2026 Brent oil price to $86.81. The authority expects most production to recover by early 2027.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:08
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan and HF Sinclair have agreed to move forward with the proposed $5 billion Western Gateway Pipeline system. The companies said on Tuesday that they had also finalized a joint venture agreement for the project. Their decision advances the planned pipeline system through a formal three-company partnership.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 17:05
A record number of German drivers are moving to electric vehicles as fuel prices rise. The increase is attributed to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has triggered a sharp jump in fuel costs. Higher prices are accelerating a shift away from conventional vehicles. The conflict is therefore influencing consumer choices in Germany’s car market.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 17:00
A report says all of Belgium’s liquefied natural gas imports in July came from Russia. Ukrainian civil society network B4Ukraine described the situation as “deeply shameful.” The group criticized EU countries for continuing to send billions of euros to Russia for fossil fuels. Its statement linked Belgium’s LNG purchases to broader European spending on Russian energy.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 16:25
Non-ferrous metal prices declined in July as volatility in the Middle East weighed on the market. The average aluminum price on the London Metal Exchange fell sharply by 8.7% from June. It reached $3,150 per tonne, while the review was kept unchanged.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:17
A fifth summer heatwave has pushed European spot electricity prices up by more than 20%. Forecast high temperatures are expected to further restrict nuclear generation in France. At the same time, weaker wind speeds are anticipated in Germany, potentially reducing wind power output. The weather is putting pressure on both countries’ electricity supplies and driving higher prices across the European market.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 11:35
Florida energy tycoon Harry Sargeant III has agreed to sell his interests in Venezuela’s second-largest oil producer, according to the report. Sargeant had long acted as a back channel between Washington and Caracas. The sale followed a pressure campaign aimed at forcing him out of the investment.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:30
Trinity Metals, a mining company based in Rwanda, is exporting tungsten concentrate from its Nyakabingo mine to the United States. Shipments from the mine can represent as much as 20% of US consumption of primary tungsten concentrate. The operation has therefore become part of the US defence supply chain.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:24
The Indian rupee came under pressure on Tuesday as oil prices rose again. Negotiations on a U.S.-Iran peace deal have stalled, while efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have also reached an impasse. The renewed increase in oil prices weighed on the currency amid the broader uncertainty surrounding the Middle East. Likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped contain the rupee’s decline.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 08:40
Iranian lawmaker Abolfazl Zohrevand says the bill concerning the Strait of Hormuz does not name any specific countries. He describes the proposed legislation as comprehensive.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:28
Iranian lawmaker Abolfazl Zohrevand says parliament will consider a new law concerning the Strait of Hormuz within two weeks. The bill is currently being drafted. He said it is designed with a long-term outlook to prevent aggression against Iran. The proposed legislation would also seek to consolidate Tehran’s position in the Persian Gulf region.
Donald Trump reportedly left the NATO summit in Turkey using an elaborate ruse. The reported departure came amid what was described as a credible assassination threat linked to Iran. At the same time, oil prices moved higher as expectations of a deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz weakened. DW reports on the security concerns and the fading hopes for an agreement.
Oil prices held near their highest level in more than a week on Tuesday. Hopes are fading for an agreement between the United States and Iran that would end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has demanded compensation for damage incurred by the United States. His demand has added to doubts about whether a deal can be reached and the waterway reopened.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to six vessels on Monday. Shipping data put the figure below the roughly 11-vessel average recorded over the previous 10 days. The decline came as hopes for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran faded. The change highlights reduced movement through the strategic waterway amid weakening expectations of a diplomatic breakthrough.
The US president is seeking payment from Iran for what he describes as damages accumulated over “50 years”. Iran has tied any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the payment of war reparations. Talks over the strait’s future are continuing, with compensation now a central condition in the dispute. The negotiations remain unresolved as both sides press their demands.
Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday after negotiations between the United States and Iran reached an impasse. The discussions concern a peace agreement and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Asian shares remained directionless as prolonged uncertainty over the outlook for global inflation weighed on markets. The stalemate has added to concerns surrounding energy and broader economic conditions.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open. He also said he would seek compensation from Iran for casualties caused by the war. His remarks address both the reported status of passage through the strait and a demand for payment from Tehran over wartime deaths and injuries.
US President Donald Trump claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely cleared of mines. He says the waterway is open to all ships, with the exception of vessels heading to Iranian ports. The statement concerns access through the strategic strait. Ships bound for Iran remain excluded under his description.
President Donald Trump says he is taking a “low-key” approach toward Iran. At the same time, sanctions and a naval blockade are intensifying Tehran’s financial crisis and inflation. The report portrays economic pressure as compounding difficulties created by the Iranian regime itself. Together, those forces are described as deepening the pain facing Iran.
US President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at Iran’s demand for compensation for war-related losses. The demand is part of talks intended to wind down the conflict. As expectations for a swift agreement weaken, prospects for reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz also recede. Oil prices rose amid the uncertainty surrounding the negotiations and the strategic waterway.
Indian shares moved lower in early Tuesday trading, led by declines in heavyweight financial stocks. Elevated crude prices weakened investors’ appetite for risk and outweighed several sources of support. Gains in IT stocks, strong quarterly earnings and renewed foreign buying helped cushion the market, but did not prevent the broader decline led by financials.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:05
Gold climbed above $4,400 an ounce to reach a two-month high. The advance came ahead of a key US inflation report. Traders are looking to the data for fresh indications of the Federal Reserve’s willingness to raise interest rates. The report could therefore offer new clues about the direction of US monetary policy.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:00
Gold prices climbed for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in more than two months. Investors are turning their attention to inflation reports due soon. The data may offer indications about the outlook for U.S. interest rates. Markets are watching for clues about how inflation will shape expectations for future rate decisions.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:25
Government bonds across Asia Pacific moved lower alongside Treasuries. Oil’s four-day advance brought inflation worries back into focus ahead of key US consumer price figures due later this week. Gold continued to rise as well. Asian equities were heading toward a subdued opening amid the shifting market outlook.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:00
Argentina’s state oil company YPF reported net profit of $1.21 billion for the second quarter of 2026. That compared with $58 million in the same period a year earlier. The company attributed the sharp increase to stronger shale production, record processing levels and higher international prices.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 03:30
China is targeting more than 100 million metric tons of annual coal production reserve capacity by 2030. The plan sets a long-term benchmark for the country’s coal sector. The proposed capacity would be measured by annual production capability. The target signals an effort to strengthen coal supply reserves.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 02:48
Brent crude traded on ICE moved above $88 per barrel for the first time since July 31. At 1:42 a.m. GMT, the benchmark was up 0.41%, reaching $88.08 per barrel.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 02:03
Intel plans to issue $15 billion worth of new stock. The offering could be the chipmaker’s first public share sale since it listed in 1971. The company is seeking to extend its comeback. It also aims to capitalize on demand created by the artificial-intelligence boom.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 01:00
Intel is reportedly close to expanding the size of a planned share sale. People familiar with the matter say the company is aiming to raise about $20 billion. That would be roughly one-third more than the target announced when the transaction was disclosed Monday morning. The size of the offering has not been presented as final.
Armenia imported 20,000 tonnes of oil products from Azerbaijan during the past year, according to the Armenian Foreign Ministry. The ministry said the two countries are continuing efforts to expand bilateral trade. The statement points to ongoing commercial ties between the neighboring states, with petroleum products forming part of that exchange.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 19:01
Kazakhstan is considering alternative routes for some oil exports because of disruption affecting the CPC. The republic’s Energy Ministry said options beyond existing operational channels include sending crude through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline. Officials are also weighing shipments across the Caspian Sea via Azerbaijan. The Baku-Supsa route is another prospective option under consideration.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 18:04
Vladimir Putin signaled the launch of the Yermakovsky Mining and Processing Plant through a video link. The facility is expected to have an ore-processing capacity of 30,000 tons.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 17:18
Brent crude traded on ICE rose above $87 per barrel for the first time since July 31. By 7:31 p.m. Moscow time, the benchmark had gained 4.3%, reaching $87.14 per barrel.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 16:58
Brent crude on ICE rose 3.39% to $86.38 a barrel by 4:59 p.m. Moscow time. The move took the benchmark above $86 for the first time since August 4.
Oil prices and stock markets have risen sharply as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues. Analysts warn that US petrol prices, which fell by nine cents last week, could climb again if the disruption persists. The warning links a prolonged closure with renewed pressure on fuel costs.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 15:45
Donald Trump says the United States is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran as the war enters the 30th day of its second phase.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington failed to bring down Iran in the way it had wanted. He said forecasts made by Iran’s “enemy” using artificial-intelligence data and information obtained through spy networks and agents failed one after another. Pezeshkian offered no further details in the statement described here about which forecasts he meant.
Iran has gained leverage in the Strait of Hormuz. Its Gulf neighbours are responding by reshaping regional security arrangements. Their aim is to constrain what Tehran can do with the influence it has acquired. The contest around Hormuz is therefore driving a broader realignment of security in the region.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that fees should be collected for maritime services provided in the Strait of Hormuz. His statement links payment to services connected with passage through the strategic waterway. The remarks address how maritime passage and related services should be charged.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met a list of demands. Those demands include compensation for war damages. The central question is whether the conditions amount to a surrender document for Washington. Dr H.A. Hellyer, a senior fellow in geopolitics, international security and Middle East studies at RUSI, joins the discussion to assess the position.
President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to intensify instead of ordering new military strikes. He described the US position toward Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz as only “semi-negotiating.” His remarks point to an emphasis on economic leverage rather than an immediate fresh attack. The approach leaves pressure building while contact with Iran remains limited.
Wayne Cole surveys the day ahead for European and global markets. The item highlights a sudden shift in how the United States views the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as having become “irrelevant” to Washington. It frames that change as the central market-related development under consideration.
Donald Trump signals that the United States is shifting toward economic pressure on Iran following new military strikes. Washington is relying on sanctions and a naval blockade as key tools in the approach. Oil prices have stabilised, easing the economic burden on American consumers. The change points to a greater emphasis on restricting Iran through economic measures rather than relying solely on military action.
The United States and Iran appear to be modifying their respective positions as uncertainty persists over the future of their confrontation. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains a central obstacle in the negotiations. Iran is also reshuffling important security posts. The US is meanwhile pursuing a deliberately low-key approach to the talks.
High-oleic soybeans are gaining ground as an ingredient in dairy feed. The shift is giving US growers a new outlet for their crops. It comes as exports are being caught up in the trade war, creating pressure to find additional demand at home. The development links changes in cattle diets with broader changes in agricultural markets.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 15:00
India is diversifying the sources of its crude oil purchases as markets remain volatile, according to an agency report. Local media outlets say Russia continues to be India’s largest oil supplier. The report highlights both India’s effort to broaden sourcing and Russia’s continuing leading position in the country’s oil imports.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 14:40
Russia’s Finance Ministry reported that the National Wealth Fund stood at $159.3 billion as of August 1. Its accounts with the Bank of Russia held 189.7 billion Chinese yuan. The same accounts contained 141.2 metric tons of gold. The figures describe the fund’s reported holdings on that date.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 14:19
Russia’s grain harvest has surpassed 72 million tonnes since the beginning of 2026, according to the Agriculture Ministry. Wheat, the country’s key agricultural crop, has now passed the halfway point in harvesting. The figures indicate that this year’s grain collection is continuing to advance. The ministry provided the update without further details on the harvest breakdown.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 14:18
The US has introduced a new tactic aimed at challenging China’s dominance in solar energy. Fresh trade measures reach further into the global solar supply chain, extending the focus beyond a single point in the industry.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 14:00
India is weighing limits on the amount of sugarcane diverted to ethanol production in the season starting in October. The potential restriction is intended to increase sugar output and help ease prices that have reached record levels. The consideration was described by two government sources and two industry sources.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 12:50
Spain reduced its purchases of liquefied natural gas from Russia in July. Russia nevertheless remained Spain’s fourth-largest gas supplier.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 12:27
The price of Brent crude on London’s ICE rose above $85 per barrel. At 1:54 p.m. Moscow time, the benchmark was up 1.9% at $85.14 a barrel. It was the first time since August 4 that the price had crossed the $85 threshold.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 11:55
Statistics show that 182,000 tons of grain and milled products were transported by rail during the first five days of August. That volume was 44.1% below the figure recorded during the same period in July. The headline reports an 84% decline in grain shipments to the Greater Odessa ports at the start of August.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 11:17
Fear of missing out is fueling a rush of buying across Wall Street. Measures from the options market are flashing some of their most bullish signals in years. Traders are piling into the market, helping drive a powerful breakout rally. The surge reflects rising concern among investors that they could miss further gains.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 09:25
The Indian rupee stayed within a narrow trading range on Monday. Expected intervention by the central bank helped limit the effect of higher oil prices and increased dollar demand linked to maturing contracts in the non-deliverable forwards market. Traders remained alert to further disruption from oil-price movements.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 08:50
Russia’s jet fuel output is expected to increase by 4% in August, according to the Energy Ministry. The ministry said stocks were at normal levels at the start of the month. It added that supplies could still be increased. The statement presents current reserves as sufficient while leaving room for further growth.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 07:20
Russia’s Energy Ministry says aviation kerosene production is at a sufficient level. The ministry stated that the volume produced will cover the entire required level of consumption. Its statement presents domestic output as adequate for demand. No additional supply measure or shortfall was cited in the announcement.
The first phase of the Bozhong 19-6 gas field in the Bohai Sea has entered full production. CNOOC’s Tianjin branch announced that the project is China’s first gas field with reserves of 100 billion cubic meters. Daily oil and gas output has exceeded 5,200 metric tons of oil equivalent. The milestone marks expanded offshore energy production in China.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 05:12
The first phase of China’s Bozhong 19-6 gas field in the Bohai Sea has entered full operation, with daily oil and gas output exceeding 5,200 tonnes, CNOOC said. The field holds more than 200 billion cubic meters of proven natural gas reserves and has produced over 2.8 billion cubic meters. Drilling for its second phase has begun.
Brent crude prices moved higher as Tehran said the critical waterway would not reopen without major concessions from the United States. The demand has cast doubt over prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Uncertainty surrounding the passage is weighing on the outlook for oil markets. The development keeps attention focused on the standoff between Iran and the US.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 03:24
Oil prices moved higher on Monday as uncertainty persisted over whether the Strait of Hormuz would reopen soon. Iran said an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping lanes was nearing completion. Tehran nevertheless maintained that the United States must satisfy additional conditions. The timing of any reopening therefore remains unclear, keeping attention focused on the potential disruption to oil transport through the strait.
Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States making concessions on several demands. Tehran says it is not holding direct talks with Washington. It also says Iran will not initiate such talks while the US continues to breach an interim agreement signed in June. The position ties any renewed dialogue to compliance with that agreement.
Iran’s national security chief has presented demands that Washington must meet before Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The conditions include ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, paying compensation for damage caused by the war and releasing Iranian assets that have been frozen. Separately, Iran and Oman say they are nearing an agreement on how to manage the strategic waterway. Further insight is provided by France 24’s international affairs editor.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the United States accepts Tehran’s conditions, including compensation for war damage. The force describes the strait as a theatre of war rather than merely a waterway and says the closure will continue until the enemy agrees to all demands. President Masoud Pezeshkian says this is the best moment for an agreement with Washington, portraying Iran as cohesive, powerful and victorious in the war. Oman condemns repeated attacks on vessels transiting the strait without assigning blame, while calling its shipping negotiations with Iran positive and constructive.
Iran says negotiations with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz are approaching their final stage. Tehran says reopening the waterway remains conditional on additional terms and compensation for what it describes as breaches of the June agreement. Its new demands include the lifting of a US naval blockade on the strait and Iranian ports, along with the withdrawal of US military forces from the area. Scott Lucas, a professor of international politics at University College Dublin’s Clinton Institute, provides further insight.
Soybeans were carried as ballast on return voyages from Asia to America about 200 years ago. The crop has since become a ballast of agricultural trade between China and the United States, helping sustain ties between the two countries’ farming sectors.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 00:52
Asian stock markets moved higher on Monday, following Wall Street’s gains. A weaker U.S. jobs report reduced expectations of a near-term increase in borrowing costs. But peace talks in the Gulf showed little progress. The uncertainty surrounding those talks helped push oil prices modestly higher.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 00:40
Iranian families across society are struggling as food prices surge. Rising inflation is adding to the pressure, while the effects of war are making their financial burden even heavier.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 13:23
The United States is introducing new trade measures aimed at keeping pace with changes in China’s solar supply chain. The effort seeks to address supply routes that keep shifting and curb the repeated adjustment of solar tariffs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-09 11:30
Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said the European Union is now facing an energy crisis of its own making. He stressed that the main reason for the crisis is the bloc’s refusal to buy Russian gas. His remarks place the responsibility for Europe’s energy difficulties on its decision to reject those supplies.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-08 22:23
Africa’s largest economies are stepping up efforts to build domestic solar manufacturing capacity. The push is intended to strengthen self-reliance in the energy sector. Yet China’s presence and influence remain a significant factor as African countries pursue greater control over solar production.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 12:00
President Donald Trump’s latest effort to shun foreign solar equipment is tied to his campaign to restore US manufacturing strength. The move is intended to build up domestic production capacity. At the same time, it could deepen the rapidly growing divide in green technology between the United States and the rest of the world.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 10:30
The United States has announced a $400m investment in an Australian rare earth mine. The deal is intended to secure supplies of scandium. It comes as China restricts exports of the material for defence products.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 09:30
Rubicon Carbon, backed by TPG Inc.’s Rise Climate fund, will provide financing for carbon credit projects in Indonesia. The Southeast Asian nation is seeking to accelerate the supply of carbon credits. It is also pursuing trading agreements with other countries. The deal centers on investment in blue-carbon projects as Indonesia develops its carbon market.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 09:00
The US Senate has passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia. The measure could lead to tariffs on India, which is a major consumer of Russian oil. India is therefore wary of the possibility of US tariffs reaching 100%.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-08 08:25
A Chinese diplomat said Friday that US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China created a “tortuous experience.” The diplomat said the conflict disrupted soybean flows between the world’s two largest economies. The remarks characterize the trade war as a direct impediment to soybean commerce. They focus on the disruption of agricultural trade between the United States and China.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-08 08:00
Several Chinese traders and steel mills have stopped doing business with iron ore traders Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals Corp., people familiar with the matter said. The move involves multiple buyers in China’s iron ore trade. The people did not provide a reason for the halt or say how long it may last.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 00:30
Mexico has launched a major expansion of clean energy. The move signals a broad effort to increase the scale of clean-energy development in the country. It marks a significant step in Mexico’s energy sector. The initiative is presented as a substantial push toward cleaner power.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 22:34
Tankers heading into the Red Sea to take on Saudi oil are increasingly identifying Egypt and the Suez Canal as their destinations instead of Saudi ports. The practice is intended to reduce the risk of being targeted by the Houthis. Their signaling therefore masks the vessels’ actual plans to load oil in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the security pressures affecting Red Sea shipping.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 21:00
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July. Nonfarm payrolls for the previous month were also revised sharply downward. The weaker labor-market picture could raise questions about whether the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates next month.
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The US labour market lost 23,000 jobs in July. Education, government and retail were among the sectors reporting significant declines. Labour force participation also fell sharply. The figures point to a weaker employment picture during the month.
The US employment report for July was released on Friday. The report highlights the main points from the latest employment data. The takeaways focus on the state of employment in the United States.
Naftogaz says seven of its oil and gas production facilities in eastern Ukraine were damaged overnight. The company describes the damage as serious and says operations have been halted. Its statement does not specify what caused the damage or how extensive the wider impact is. The affected sites are part of Naftogaz’s production infrastructure in the east.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 14:38
Russia increased its exports of grain and grain products to Turkey by 67% during January–July 2026, the regulator reported. Total shipments in that period reached 6.7 million tonnes.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 14:26
Russia’s international reserves edged down 0.01% in July, reaching $720.348 billion, according to the Central Bank. Foreign-currency reserves rose 1.43% to $6.036 billion. The value of monetary gold held within the reserves declined 2.05%, falling to $292.854 billion.
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America’s political climate may make it seem that the country is returning to an era of intensive oil, gas and coal use while abandoning wind and solar projects. Yet renewable energy in the United States appears to be entering a golden age. The trend is unfolding not merely despite the prevailing political winds, but partly because of them. The contrast challenges the expectation of a broad retreat from clean-energy development under Trump.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 14:00
Palm oil harvesting on the Southeast Asian islands of Borneo and Sumatra is being disrupted. Higher fuel prices and shortages are pushing smallholders to collect less fruit. The slowdown threatens yields of one of the world’s most widely used edible oils.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 12:35
Global food commodity prices increased modestly in July, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said in a report released Friday. Higher cereal, sugar and vegetable-oil prices pushed the overall level upward. Declines in meat and dairy prices provided a partial counterweight. The report linked the change to conditions including heat waves and conflicts.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 12:29
Indian consumer inflation was likely higher in July, according to a Reuters poll. A modest rise in food prices may have pushed inflation above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target for a second consecutive month. The reading would point to continuing price pressure in the economy.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 12:05
Monster Beverage Corp. reported a 20% increase in sales during the second quarter. The company said demand for energy drinks continues to boom. International markets were identified as a particularly strong source of that demand. The results underscore the beverage maker’s growth beyond its domestic market.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 12:00
ADNOC Logistics & Services, a unit of Abu Dhabi’s state oil company ADNOC, said it has bought 11 vessels for about $1.3 billion. The purchase comprises five Very Large Gas Carriers and six Very Large Crude Carriers. The transaction is valued at AED 4.8 billion. ADNOC L&S said the acquisition will increase its capacity to transport gas and crude oil.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 11:50
Russia’s nuclear power plants have produced 7.8% more electricity than planned since the beginning of the year, Rosatom says. Alexey Likhachev said the facilities have continued to operate reliably and safely despite abnormally hot weather. The plants are running at 100% of their rated capacity. Rosatom presented the output as evidence that operations remain steady under difficult weather conditions.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 11:39
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