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Hormuz: The puzzle of 9 million barrels – How much oil is really passing through, and the role of the “invisible” tankers

Washington's estimate is significantly higher than those of companies that monitor global energy flows. The widespread deactivation of AIS transponders is widening the information gap

The War of the Straits: 3+1 chokepoints are reshaping the map of global shipping

Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, Suez and the Black Sea are increasing distances for ships, fuel costs, insurance premiums and freight rates, and are altering the geography of energy flows

Oil plunges more than 8% after pause in US strikes on Iran – Brent falls below $90

Oil prices dropped to their lowest levels in more than a week after the suspension of US attacks on Iran rekindled hopes for a de-escalation of the crisis

Oil prices plunge as tensions between the US and Iran ease

Markets see a window for renewed talks after a second consecutive night without new US strikes on Iran or Iranian retaliation

The plan for cheaper petrol and diesel this summer: curbing fuel price hikes with a discount at the pump

Athens is preparing a temporary discount on petrol and diesel as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions push Brent above $76 a barrel, with Greece's two refineries funding the scheme, expected to run until the end of August

Russia bans diesel exports to address fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes

"The country's energy system is one of the strongest in the world," Putin says

Oil prices surge following new U.S. strikes against Iran, with Brent crude exceeding $76

The latest exchange of strikes threatens to undermine the fragile ceasefire, while prices are also being supported by the U.S. Treasury's decision to revoke the waiver that had allowed Iran to sell oil

Congestion in the Strait of Hormuz as US–Iran agreement revives shipping – Oil exports resume (videos)

The first major oil shipments are passing through the Strait again as shipping activity restarts, though shipping and insurance market officials remain cautious despite the increased movement

Mitsotakis in Brussels: It is our duty to ensure the reduction in oil prices is passed directly to the pump

“At this moment, the main priority is the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and we are closely monitoring oil and gas prices,” the Prime Minister said

Oil: Brent stabilizes at $95 due to uncertainty in the Middle East

U.S. crude remains near $93 a barrel as markets assess conflicting signals from diplomatic activity in the Middle East and developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz

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