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🇮🇷 Iranian
oil/IR | middle_east

Indian Nifty index falls for sixth straight day as Brent crude tops $91

Technology stocks led the market lower as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, selling by foreign investors, higher bond yields, and a weaker rupee weighed on sentiment.

Business Standard Markets | discovered by Business Standard Markets | Aug 18, 2026, 2:34 PM

Impact

73

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🇮🇷 Iranian
oil/IR | middle_east

Iran conflict boosts appeal of Arctic short cut for Asia-Europe ships

Peace prospects in the Middle East faded, with US President Donald Trump ruling out a renewed ceasefire deal with Iran and more fighting breaking out in Lebanon. Trump said “no” when asked whether he wanted a new Iran accord to replace a 60-day agreement that expired on Monday. “They want to make a deal, but they’re not going to make the kind of deal that I feel is necessary,” he told reporters at the White House. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose above US$91 per barrel, having gained...

South China Morning Post Business | discovered by South China Morning Post Business | Aug 18, 2026, 12:12 PM

Impact

70

04
🇸🇦 Saudi
oil/SA | middle_east

Saudi Arabia resumes oil loadings, sales from inside Strait of Hormuz

SINGAPORE: Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading from inside the Strait of Hormuz last week and has more tankers waiting to load as the state energy giant offers spot heavy crude cargoes, according to shipping data and trade sources. On Monday, the world’s top oil exporter offered some Asian refiners Arab Medium and Arab Heavy crude cargoes for loading via ship-to-ship transfers off Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates this month. It had halted sales for weeks following attacks on its tanker fleet in the Strait of Hormuz during an escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict last month. The resumption of Saudi exports could help ease the tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel which can be used to refuel ships or can be processed further at refineries to yield higher-quality fuels such as gasoline and diesel. Three very large crude carriers (VLCCs) — Malaysia Prosperity, Algeria Prosperity and Singapore Prosperity — loaded 2 million barrels of crude each from the Juaymah and Ras Tanura terminals from August 12 to 16. Houthis say they attacked Saudi vessels off Yemen’s Mocha Data from shiptrackers Vortexa and Kpler showed a gap of three weeks since the last loading at the p

Business Recorder | discovered by Business Recorder | Aug 18, 2026, 1:53 PM

Impact

61

07
🇮🇷 Iranian
oil/IR | middle_east

Crude oil stays above $90 per barrel as West Asia war drags on

Persistent uncertainty around the US–Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz continued to underpin the geopolitical risk premium in oil prices, keeping investors wary of renewed inflationary pressures, experts said.

Livemint Markets | discovered by Livemint Markets | Aug 18, 2026, 3:41 PM

Impact

58

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🇮🇷 Iranian
oil/IR | middle_east

Nifty trades tad above 24,200 level; European shares decline

The benchmark indices continued to trade with limited losses in afternoon trade, weighed down by a rise in crude oil prices following the expiry of the US-Iran ceasefire and growing uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Nifty traded tad above the 24,200 mark. IT, FMCG & metal shares declined while auto, oil & gas and pharma stocks managed to trade in the green.

Business Standard Markets | discovered by Business Standard Markets | Aug 18, 2026, 11:20 AM

Impact

58

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🇳🇬 Nigerian
oil/IR | middle_east

Crude extends gains, most stocks drop as Mideast hopes dim

Crude oil prices continue to rise, impacting global stocks as hopes for a US-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz fade. Learn how this affects markets. Read More: https://punchng.com/crude-extends-gains-most-stocks-drop-as-mideast-hopes-dim/

Punch Nigeria | discovered by Punch Nigeria | Aug 18, 2026, 1:29 PM

Impact

56

17
🇳🇬 Nigerian
oil/NG | global

Dangote Refinery secures $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of IPO

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme from investors ahead of its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). The post Dangote Refinery secures $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of IPO appeared first on Nairametrics.

Nairametrics | discovered by Nairametrics | Aug 18, 2026, 5:49 PM

Impact

45

20
🇮🇳 Indian
oil/IN | global

Sensex, Nifty tumble as crude surge, geopolitical concerns weigh

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 492.70 points or 0.63% to 77,235.46. The Nifty 50 index lost 132.75 points or 0.55% to 24,154.90. The Sensex declined 1.08% in three consecutive trading sessions, while the Nifty fell 1.74% in six consecutive trading sessions.

Business Standard Markets | discovered by Business Standard Markets | Aug 18, 2026, 1:46 PM

Impact

45

21
🇸🇦 Saudi
oil/SA | middle_east

Top Brand Award Kategori Pelumas Mesin Roda Dua Kembali Jadi Milik Federal Oil

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Penghargaan Top Brand Award pada kategori 2-Wheel Engine Lubricants kembali jatuh ke tangan yang sama. Pada 2026, penghargaan yang diselenggarakan Frontier Group tersebut memberikan penghargaan tersebut kepada...

Republika Ekonomi | discovered by Republika Ekonomi | Aug 18, 2026, 5:17 PM

Impact

44

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🇳🇬 Nigerian
oil/NG | global

Dangote refinery secures $1bn backing for planned IPO

Dangote Petroleum Refinery secures $1bn underwriting, including a $600m private placement, ahead of its planned IPO. Learn about this major African capital Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-secures-1bn-backing-for-planned-ipo/

Punch Nigeria | discovered by Punch Nigeria | Aug 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

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44

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🇰🇪 Kenyan
oil/KE | global

EPRA starts search for new DG after Kiptoo resignation

EPRA has advertised the position, with applicants required to be Kenyan citizens with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and at least seven years’ senior-level experience, including a minimum of two years’ experience in the petroleum and energy sector.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 3:10 PM

Impact

44

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🇮🇷 Iranian
oil/IR | middle_east

Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says

DUBAI, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. meets the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June, the top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments published by state media on Tuesday. These conditions include the U.S. lifting its blockade of Iranian ports, lifting oil sanctions, releasing Tehran's frozen assets, and ending threats and military operations on all fronts, Qalibaf told parliament.

Al-Monitor | discovered by Al-Monitor | Aug 18, 2026, 12:46 PM

Impact

44

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🇮🇶 Iraqi
oil/IQ | middle_east

Iraq Seeks Larger Tankers for Oil Exports Beyond Hormuz

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil is planning a strategic overhaul of the Iraqi Oil Tanker Company (IOTC), including partnerships with tanker-owning firms, deferred-payment purchases, and leasing arrangements to expand the fleet. The ministry's aim is to acquire large modern vessels with a capacity of up to two million barrels, better suited to the […] Iraq Seeks Larger Tankers for Oil Exports Beyond Hormuz first appeared on Iraq Business News.

Iraq Business News | discovered by Iraq Business News | Aug 18, 2026, 3:54 AM

Impact

43