Military Escalation in the Gulf: Global Oil Markets React as US Strikes Iranian Targets.
Brent crude prices surged by over 2% following targeted US military strikes in southern Iran. The escalation comes at a sensitive time as diplomatic efforts in Qatar face delays, leaving the global energy market on edge regarding the stability of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Accelerates Oil Reserve Release to Combat Global Energy Market Volatility.
In coordination with the IEA, the US Department of Energy is releasing 53.3 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate supply shortages caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
China Eyes Fuel Export Resumption as Domestic Stockpiles Surge.
State-owned Chinese oil giants, including Sinopec and CNPC, are seeking government approval to restart gasoline and diesel exports in May, following a period of reduced processing and high domestic inventory levels.
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Clarifies High-Cost Fuel Imports Amid Market Volatility.
The CPC Chairman clarified that reports of crude oil being purchased at $286 per barrel were inaccurate, explaining that the high cost applied to refined diesel due to global supply chain pressures.














