Oil & gas
US announces 53.3M-barrel SPR oil loan amid Middle East supply risks
By Cygnus | 12 May 2026
The US approved a 53.3 million-barrel Strategic Petroleum Reserve exchange to support refiners and stabilize oil markets amid Middle East supply concerns.
Iran-linked LPG tanker signals Indian ties during Hormuz transit
By Cygnus | 11 May 2026
An LPG tanker linked to previous Iranian cargo movements is transiting the Strait of Hormuz while broadcasting Indian-linked operational identifiers amid heightened Gulf tensions.
Russia–Kazakhstan oil transit uncertainty raises concerns for Germany’s supply chain
By Cygnus | 21 Apr 2026
Kazakh oil flows to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline face uncertainty as geopolitical tensions highlight Europe’s energy transit risks.
Iranian oil flows to India remain uncertain amid sanctions signals and market volatility
By Axel Miller | 13 Apr 2026
Indian refiners are evaluating Iranian crude options amid rising oil prices, but sanctions and compliance risks continue to limit any confirmed return of imports.
BP expands Namibia exploration presence with stake in offshore blocks
By Axel Miller | 13 Apr 2026
BP acquires an operating stake in Namibia’s Walvis Basin, signaling growing interest in the country’s offshore oil potential.
India Allows Limited Flexibility for Oil Shipments Amid Hormuz Disruptions
By Axel Miller | 10 Apr 2026
India introduces temporary flexibility for oil shipments amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions while maintaining compliance with global sanctions.
Strategic Oil Buffers: India Accelerates SPR Expansion Amid Global Supply Risks
By Cygnus | 09 Apr 2026
India fast-tracks expansion of its strategic petroleum reserves to strengthen energy security as global oil supply risks persist.
Oil prices fall sharply as easing Middle East tensions reduce supply concerns
By Cygnus | 08 Apr 2026
Global oil prices decline as easing Middle East tensions reduce supply concerns, bringing Brent crude below recent highs.
India weighs Iranian oil cargoes amid sanctions framework, no confirmed resumption of imports
By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026
India has not officially resumed Iranian oil imports, with government sources confirming stable supply through diversified sourcing.
India keeps distance from Iranian oil as sanctions remain in place
By Cygnus | 01 Apr 2026
India has not resumed Iranian oil imports and continues to comply with U.S. sanctions despite global energy market volatility.
