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Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

UPI

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share?

The four month Iran war severely disrupted global energy markets after Tehran restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli military strikes. At the height of the conflict, around 14 million barrels of oil per day were removed from global supply, triggering fears of a prolonged energy crisis and sending Brent crude [] The post Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market

Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range ‌of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of H [...]

JUST IN: US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.US says Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior.@BRICSNews

Drudge Report

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· Jul 8, 2026

IRAN WAR HOT

IRAN WAR HOT (Main headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:OIL SPIKESHORMUZ THREAT 'SEVERE'PENTAGON RUNNING OUT OF MONEY

Attack the System

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· Jun 25, 2026

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

News Updates From CLG CLG News Jun 23, 2026 All links and summaries are here. U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil | 22 June 2026 | The U.S. has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran’s oil sector, authorizing the production, sale, delivery, and import of Iranian crude [] The post U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil first appeared on Attack the System.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

US Iran War LIVE Updates: US waives sanctions on Tehran after talks; Lebanon fighting abates

US Iran War LIVE Updates: Iranian crude is flooding onto the global market again, just as the US waives sanctions on the cargoes, permitting far more countries to buy them.

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. to permit Iranian oil sales, easing decades-old sanctions, as peace talks continue

U.S. to permit Iranian oil sales, easing decades-old sanctions, as peace talks continue

Bloomberg

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran Rushes Out Oil Exports as Tensions With US Flare Again

Iran has rushed out oil tankers carrying roughly 11 million barrels of crude in the past 24 hours as tensions flare again with the US and President Donald Trump threatens to reimpose a blockade on its ports.

Tehran Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Reducing Iran's oil exports to zero; A wish that never came true’

TEHRAN- The admission of the ineffectiveness of oil sanctions against Iran comes after the signing of the memorandum of understanding ending the war between America and the Zionist regime against Iran, voiced by American officials. This follows Mohsen Paknejad, the oil minister, having previously responded decisively to Donald Trump's maximum pressure order aimed at reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, declaring that America's maximum pressure policy on Iran's oil exports has failed and that reducing Iran's oil exports to zero is a wish they will never achieve.

MS NOW

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump administration upends decades of U.S. policy to give Iran what it desperately wants

Iran can now sell oil on the open market, receive higher prices and be paid in dollars. It could be an enormous economic boon for the country. The post Trump administration upends decades of U.S. policy to give Iran what it desperately wants appeared first on MS NOW.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ukrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia | AJ #shorts

Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage, causing fights and mile-long queues outside stations. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

The Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lessons from Iran war may keep oil tight thru 2028

Lessons from Iran war may keep oil tight thru 2028

Hot Air

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia's Largest Oil Refinery in Flames

Russia's Largest Oil Refinery in Flames

Iran Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market

New York [US], June 23, (ANI): The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, a move that will allow Tehran to transact with international trading partners freely and even receive payments in dollars. 'Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and a major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran,' Iranian forei

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api

MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

RedState

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· Jul 9, 2026

Back to Basics: Gas-Poor Russia's New Demand for Actual Horsepower

Back to Basics: Gas-Poor Russia's New Demand for Actual Horsepower

The Tribune

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tehran gets temporary relief as US waives sanctions on Iranian oil till August 21

The United States has temporarily opened the door to Iranian oil sales and dollar-denominated payments, marking the first major sanctions relief for Tehran since President Donald Trump reimposed sweeping curbs in 2018. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued General Licence X, authorising transactions related to the production, sale, transportation []

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 2, 2026

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian fuel shortage pushing drivers to desperate measures as gasoline runs out

A nationwide shortage of gasoline and soaring petrol prices is pushing Russians to alternative fuel sources

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Zelenskyy mocks gas shortages in various Russian regions

Russia, which once described Ukraine as a 'gas station,' is now 'running out of gasoline,' according to Ukrainian president

Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

FG mounts pressure on marketers to cut petrol price

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government on Monday mounted fresh pressure on petroleum marketers to reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol, insisting that the sharp decline in international crude oil prices should be reflected in retail fuel prices across the country. Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Meeting on Cost-Reflective [] The post FG mounts pressure on marketers to cut petrol price appeared first on Vanguard News.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran was Unable to Export ’Single Barrel of Oil’ During Blockade

Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade on its ports, noting that exports have since surged. #Iran

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 8, 2026

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 The post Russia bans diesel exports to address fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

Watchdog Report

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran Claims Hormuz — Pay Tolls Or Else

Iran’s rulers now claim they “manage” the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, daring America and its allies to accept a new legal regime in the Strait of Hormuz. Story Snapshot Iran has drawn a huge new control zone in the Strait of Hormuz and demands ships get its permission to pass. A new Iranian “Persian []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

The United States has lifted sanctions on Iranian oil till August 21, 2026. The US Treasury Department announced this on Monday. The Department stressed that the temporary suspension is to enable Iran produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products. “All transactions that were previously prohibited involving the production, sale, and transport of Iranian-origin crude oil [] Strait of Hormuz: US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

PravdaReport

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· Jul 10, 2026

Willingly or Unwittingly, Russia Imposes Hellish Sanctions against Turkey and EU

Russia's decision to suspend diesel fuel exports has created significant disruption across global energy markets, affecting major importers and raising concerns about higher transportation and agricultural costs during the peak harvest season. Diesel Export Ban Reshapes Global Fuel Markets Analysts cited by the Financial Times have suggested that Russia's decision to halt diesel exports may serve as a geopolitical tool intended to increase pressure on Western governments over continued Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil refineries. Those assessments differ from suggestions that the measure was introduced because of a domestic diesel shortage. While Russia has experienced tighter gasoline supplies, diesel fuel has not faced the same level of scarcity on the domestic market.

War on the Rocks

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· Jun 25, 2026

Open Strait, Unsettled Waters

Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranOn June 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately signed a memorandum of understanding. Mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, the agreement ends hostilities and provides early returns for both sides: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is ticking up, oil prices have been coming down, and Washington has issued a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil and petrochemical sales. But diverging claims on nearly every point the two sides spent weeks litigating The post Open Strait, Unsettled Waters appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks

The United States revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil Tuesday after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising pressure on Tehran as it negotiates with Washington over ending the Middle East war.The US Treasury Department canceled a license announced in June that had allowed Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products through August 21.Iran's actions in the Strait were wholly unacceptable to the United States and will be met with consequences, a US official told AFP.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ukrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia

Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Study examines plans to increase output from Iran’s Band-e-Karkheh Oilfield

Study examines plans to increase output from Iran’s Band-e-Karkheh Oilfield

Revolutionary Communists of America

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· Jul 2, 2026

Big Oil and Gas Rake in Billions from the Iran War—Expropriate Them!

Big Oil and Gas executives have been mercilessly cashing in on the Iran War and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The resulting severe shock to the world’s energy market—largely dependent on fossil fuels—has delivered a historic level of profit to these war profiteers, as oil prices have shot up. The post Big Oil and Gas Rake in Billions from the Iran War—Expropriate Them! appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.

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