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TankerTrackers: Iran Exported Another 4 Million Barrels of Oil

30 Apr, 2026
While maritime tensions and U.S. monitoring pressure on Iran’s energy routes continue, the latest assessment by oil-tanker tracking firm TankerTrackers indicates that Iranian oil exports remain active, with new shipments successfully moving...

How the Iran war has stoked competition between India and China for Russian oil

30 Apr, 2026
India and China, two of the world’s major oil importers, are competing for scarce global crude supplies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran tighten the market. The two economic powerhouse...

Critical raw materials face rising export restrictions, increasing risks to global supply chains

30 Apr, 2026
Several key minerals that are essential inputs for digital and renewable energy technologies face high exposure to export restrictions, and the number of restrictions continues to rise, a new OECD report finds. The annual update of the OECD...

Benin’s new rice import rules may disrupt Cotonou shipments: sources

30 Apr, 2026
Rice imports to Cotonou are expected to be disrupted following the Benin government’s implementation of a new annual authorization process for customs clearance, sources told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, April 27. In an official d...

West African rice growers struggle as import flood undercuts prices

30 Apr, 2026
Local rice farmers across West Africa are facing mounting challenges in selling their harvests as cheaper imports from abroad undercut prices. In some countries, the government has intervened to ease pressure on local rice farmers through s...

Corn Futures Rise to 4-Week High

30 Apr, 2026
Corn futures climbed to $4.62 per bushel, the highest in one month, supported by strong export demand and weather concerns in the US Midwest. Excess moisture across parts of the corn belt is complicating field conditions, even as early plan...

Wheat Futures Rise to 11-Month High

30 Apr, 2026
Wheat futures rose to $6.33 per bushel, an eleven-month high, as severe drought across the US Great Plains threatens supply. Around 90% of Nebraska and Oklahoma are affected, with more than half of Nebraska in extreme drought, putting press...

Copper Drops for a 4th Session

30 Apr, 2026
Copper futures in the US were near $5.95 per pound, dropping for a fourth session since testing record highs at $6.12 on April 22nd as the lack progress between Iran and the US in their conflict pressed the outlook on global manufacturing. ...