G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise
Paris (France) (AFP) - The Group of Seven advanced economies inched closer Wednesday to tapping strategic oil reserves to tackle ...
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Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew ...
Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mideast war
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that fuel surcharges would rise after prices ...
Fears of fuel shortage in Pakistan as tankers wait to fill up
Sheikhupura (Pakistan) (AFP) - Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage ...
Stocks rise again, oil stabilises as report says IEA considers release
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency ...
New wave of Iran attacks as oil reserve release weighed
Tehran (AFP) - Iran unleashed a wave of attacks against Israel and Gulf nations on Wednesday, including targeting a Saudi ...
Asian stocks extend gains, oil stabilises after crude release report
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency ...
US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
Tehran (AFP) - The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of ...
Oil prices dive as IEA eyes emergency release with Hormuz Strait in focus
New York (AFP) - Crude prices sank and equities mostly rose Tuesday as oil-importing countries discussed a possible stockpile release ...
Iran not seeking ceasefire as Trump steps up threats
Tehran (AFP) - Iran remained defiant as fresh explosions thundered out in Tehran on Tuesday, insisting it was not seeking ...
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