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EconomyNavigating the Global Energy Crisis: Is Libya's Strategic Boom a Trap or an Opportunity?
As the global energy crisis boosts demand for alternative supplies, Libya faces a critical choice between capitalizing on its vast oil and gas reserves or falling deeper into domestic energy insecurity and the resource curse.
EconomyUS and China Rivalry: Five Charts Reveal the Battle for Leverage in Trade, Oil, and Rare Earths
Analyzing five key charts, this article explores how the economic and military rivalry between the US and China is shaped by trade dynamics, oil supplies, rare earths, and defense spending.
EconomyGlobal Oil Prices Drop Below $100 Amid Hopes of Strait of Hormuz Reopening and Saudi Pipeline Restart
Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel as expectations grew for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the restart of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline.
EconomyUS Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.31 a Gallon as Global Supply Pressures Mount
US diesel prices have reached a record high of $6.31 per gallon, driven by global supply disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, threatening broader economic and consumer price pressures.
EconomyGlobal Inflation Surges Again as Oil Prices Breach $100 Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions
Global inflation is resurfacing as oil prices surpass $100 a barrel due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and threats to Saudi oil supplies, forcing central banks to rethink traditional policies.
EconomyEast-West Pipeline Blast Forces Saudi Arabia to Halt Oil Supplies to Europe
Saudi Arabia has halted oil supplies to Europe following a blast on the East-West pipeline. The incident has disrupted energy transport as detailed in the accompanying video coverage.
EconomySaudi Arabia Confronts Critical Security Choices as Houthi Escalation Threatens Global Oil Supplies
Saudi Arabia faces mounting security and economic threats as Houthi rebels capture key Red Sea positions and vital oil routes, testing regional alliances and relations with Washington.
EconomyGlobal Oil Prices Surge Near $108 Following Saudi Pipeline Shutdown After Attacks
Oil prices surged near $108 a barrel after Saudi Arabia halted its vital East-West oil pipeline following attacks, heightening global supply concerns.
EconomySaudi Arabia Shuts Down Critical Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attack Amid Widening Iran Conflict
Saudi Arabia has shut down a vital oil pipeline following a drone attack originating from Iraq, compounding energy supply concerns as the Iran conflict widens.
EconomyStrait of Hormuz Disconnect: Why US Claims on Oil Shipping Differ From Real-World Data
A stark discrepancy exists between US claims of record-high shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and marine tracking data showing significantly fewer vessels transiting the waterway.
EconomyWhy China's Support for Iran Has Clear Limits Amid US Pressure
Despite diplomatic and economic ties, analysts explain why China's support for Iran has strict limits as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran.
EconomyAnalyst Warnings: Why New Pipelines Won't Make the Strait of Hormuz Obsolete
Analysts warn that despite multi-billion-dollar pipeline projects by Gulf nations, the Strait of Hormuz will remain a critical global trade route for energy and shipping.
EconomyOil Prices Surpass $95 Amid Renewed US-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
Oil prices climbed past $95 a barrel as renewed fighting between the US and Iran sparked fears of prolonged disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
EconomyUS Secures Vast Venezuelan Oil Reserves in Landmark Deal Amid Global Energy Strains
The US has secured a sweeping oil production agreement with Venezuela to access vast reserves and stabilize energy markets amid ongoing global conflict and rising costs.
EconomyGlobal Economic Shockwaves: Winners and Losers of the US-Israel War on Iran
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, global energy markets and supply chains face severe turmoil, creating massive financial windfalls for oil and defense companies while burdening taxpayers, consumers, and airlines.
EconomyDelcy Rodriguez Affirms Venezuela's Sovereignty Following US Oil Agreement
Delcy Rodriguez asserts that Venezuela retains its full sovereignty despite the implementation of a new US oil agreement.
EconomyTrump Announces Landmark US-Venezuela Oil Deal to Double American Reserves and Lower Gas Prices
President Donald Trump announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela to secure majority control over 65 billion barrels of reserves, a move intended to double US reserves and lower gas prices.
EconomyUS Nears Landmark Agreement to Secure Venezuelan Oil Fields and Boost Energy Supplies
The Trump administration is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement with Venezuela to secure long-term access to vital crude reserves and boost American energy supplies.
EconomyOil Prices Plunge Over 3% to One-Week Low Following Sweeping US Sanctions on Iran
Oil prices dropped over 3 percent to a one-week low as investors evaluated the impact of sweeping new US economic sanctions on Iran and ongoing regional tensions.
EconomyUS Imposes Stiff New Sanctions on Iran Amid Escalating Economic Pressures
The US administration has unveiled severe new economic sanctions and a naval blockade targeting Iran's oil, aviation, and shipping sectors as the ongoing conflict approaches the six-month mark.
EconomyIran Prepares for Severe New US Economic Sanctions Amid Escalating Conflict
Iran is bracing for severe new US economic sanctions and an 'economic D-Day' as military officials and analysts weigh the impact on the struggling Iranian economy.
EconomyGlobal Petrol Prices Surge Across 145 Countries Following War in Iran
Petrol prices have surged in at least 145 countries over the past six months following the war in Iran, driving up transportation and food costs globally.
EconomyHigh-Stakes Energy Battleships: Navigating the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
A high-stakes energy crisis unfolds in the Strait of Hormuz as shipments navigate security threats, disputed oil export figures, and mounting international sanctions.
EconomyOil Set for Weekly Gains While Gold and Bitcoin Surge on US Treasury Buyback Plans and Iran Tensions
Oil prices are heading for a weekly gain alongside surging gold and Bitcoin prices driven by US Treasury buyback plans and escalating tensions with Iran.