Oil

Panama-flagged oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, two crew members still missing

An Omani naval vessel evacuated 23 crew members, while two remain missing.

The oil tanker El Gaia at sea near Calshot, Southampton, Britain.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during a meeting with Jewish community leaders in Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering - report

A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

CENTCOM denies reported oil tanker explosion following mine collision in Hormuz

A protester in Aleppo burns tyres to protest the increase in fuel prices in Syria on the highway between Aleppo and Turkey, Syria, September 13, 2026.

Fuel protests reveal the economic risks threatening Syria’s fragile transition - analysis


Israel unlikely to improve Saudi ties despite Houthi threat, expert tells 'Post' - interview

“If there was a new governing coalition that seemed more committed to discretion, then perhaps there would be an opening for greater cooperation,” Dr. Brandon Friedman suggested.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman looks on during a meeting with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025; illustrative

Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100

Brent crude tops $100 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, fueling inflation fears and putting fresh pressure on global markets.

 Model of petrol pump is seen in front of US and Iran flag colors in this illustration.

Syria rocked by largest protests since fall of Assad regime after fuel prices surge

The United Nations Development Program estimates that 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line, compared with about a third before the Syrian civil war began in 2011.

Protesters burn tyres and block the road in protest against rising fuel prices on the highway between Aleppo and Turkey, Syria, September 13, 2026.

Sweeping strikes under the rug: Will Iraq face consequences for Saudi pipeline attack? - analysis

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi doesn’t seem very focused on consequences for the militias that potentially have caused a huge economic headache for the world.

A satellite image shows the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline, located across the Arabian Peninsula, after a strike that hit it on September 11, 2026, in Saudi Arabia, September 13, 2026.

Netanyahu threatens Hezbollah with more strikes as Trump claims Iran wants deal

Netanyahu wants to raise IDF budget; Lapid conditions it on canceling Haredi funds • Netanyahu warns Hezbollah of retaliation • IDF reveals Hezbollah trying to establish footholds in southern Lebanon

This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of al-Hanniyeh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the area of al-Mansouri on September 8, 2026.

Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal

"We'll ultimately get out (of Iran), unless we decide to stay and keep the oil like Venezuela," Trump said, adding that the US revenue from Venezuela has "paid for the war many times."

Iran flag at a Persian Gulf oil facility, July 2005

Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply

Drone strikes that damaged a Saudi pipeline yesterday could cut up to 4% of global oil supply and spur even higher fuel prices.

A satellite image shows black smoke rising from an area of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline south of Medina, Hejaz Region, Saudi Arabia September 10, 2026.

IDF says Lebanon not sufficiently tackling Hezbollah, Kushner calls Israel’s Doha strike ‘terrible'

IDF kills two Hamas terrorists in Gaza City strike • Alerts sound in Saudi Arabia near Yemen border • Iran's President Pezeshkian vows not to surrender

This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of al-Hanniyeh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the area of al-Mansouri on September 8, 2026.

Pezeshkian accuses US of war crimes after explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Houthis damage mosque in attack on Saudi Arabia • Houthis capture both sides of Bab al-Mandeb Strait • Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.

Saudi pipeline struck by drone launched from Iraq, Israel-Lebanon talks to continue in Washington

Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia • Houthis capture both sides of Bab al-Mandeb Strait • US announces new terror sanctions

A satellite image shows black smoke rising from an area of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline south of Medina, Hejaz Region, Saudi Arabia September 10, 2026.