Topic
oil exports
Energy & Petrochemicals #qatar#crude oil
Qatari crude oil returns to Asian market as Strait of Hormuz reopens for trade
Qatar has resumed crude oil exports to Asia for the first time since the Iran war began, with Al-Shaheen grade sold to Formosa Petrochemical Corp and Indian refiners. The Strait of Hormuz is seeing increased tanker traffic following a US-Iran deal, though exports remain well below pre-war levels. Oil futures edged up after a attack on a cargo ship raised safety concerns.
Jun 26, 2026 1 source
Energy & Petrochemicals #iran#middle east
Middle East Peace Deal: Iran to Resume Oil Exports as Brent Crude Plunges Below $78
The US and Iran are set to sign an interim memorandum of understanding, allowing Iran to immediately resume oil exports and access a $300 billion economic development programme. Brent crude dropped below $78/barrel, falling 15% over four sessions, as markets price in increased supply from the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 17, 2026 1 source