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Oil inventories seen falling to record lows in April amid Hormuz disruptions

19 Mar, 2026
Global oil inventories could hit unprecedented lows within weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, according to UBS. Economist Arend Kapteyn warned in a note on Tuesday that the current pace of drawdowns points to “all-tim...

High Oil Prices Support PDP ABS Collateral Value; Hedges Limit Upside

19 Mar, 2026
The surge in oil prices is mildly positive for oil and gas proved developed producing (PDP) asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions, although higher prices may raise operating costs and temporarily squeeze working capital, Fitch Ratings ...

Iraq seeks alternatives to save its oil revenues

19 Mar, 2026
Iraq is seeking alternatives to save its oil income following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which brought oil exports through its southern ports to a near halt and posed a significant fiscal challenge to the government. The federal g...

Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India’s piped gas next?

19 Mar, 2026
The Iran war has already rattled India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market.Now another energy artery is under scrutiny: the country’s rapidly expanding network of piped natural gas (PNG) – gas delivered by pipeline to homes and businesse...

US Gasoline Futures Highest Since July 2022

19 Mar, 2026
US gasoline futures climbed to around $3.07 per gallon, the highest since July 2022, supported by stronger spring demand and elevated crude prices, which have repeatedly moved above $100 per barrel amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. Brent h...

3 leading brokers raise oil forecasts amid Iran conflict. Here are the new numbers

18 Mar, 2026
Three major brokerages have raised their oil price outlooks as the Iran conflict disrupts flows through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening an already fragile global supply picture and pushing crude prices higher. Swiss brokerage UBS said crud...

Gulf shut-ins could reduce regional crude output by 70% if US-Iran war drags on

18 Mar, 2026
In just over a week since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, more than 12 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) of Middle East oil and gas production has been taken offline, including 7...

Week three of the Iran–US conflict: oil market volatility, infrastructure attacks, and CSC’s energy outlook

18 Mar, 2026
This week’s escalation in the Iran–US conflict has intensified risks across the global oil market, from attacks on energy infrastructure to rising threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Strategic stockpile releases, supply disruptions, and shifti...