The Druzhba oil pipeline pumping Russian oil to Europe is ready to resume operations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, signalling that Kyiv now expects a 90 billion euro aid package to be unblocked.
Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, which sells most of its products for export, halted operations following a Ukrainian drone attack on April 16, two industry sources said on Tuesday.
Brent crude has surged more than 55% since the Iran war began, hitting nearly $120 a barrel at its peak, amid fears of disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. March marked one of the largest monthly oil price jumps on record, with Brent gaining 51% as Gulf output fell and exports stalled.
Renewable energy investment trusts are drawing fresh investor interest as the conflict in Iran pushes oil prices above $100 per barrel and raises the prospect of sustained higher power prices across the UK. The average trust in the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) renewable energy infrastructure sector has gained 1.2% since the conflict began, outperforming broader markets at a time of heavy selling.
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia was technically ready to resume oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia if and when Ukraine ended what Moscow called its "blackmail".
Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.
Uncertainty over Iran's attendance at a second round of talks have oil markets on edge.
Oil prices fall as Trump renews military threats against Iran ahead of ceasefire expiry. Strait of Hormuz disruption continues to tighten supply and drive volatility in global oil markets
JGBs edged higher in price terms in early Tokyo trade as falling oil prices ease inflation concerns.
Oil fell in early Asian trade amid prospects of U.S.-Iran talks that could lead to reduced supply disruptions
U.S. crude futures fell nearly 2% in early Asian trade on Tuesday as investors reassessed supply risk, with uncertainty over U.S.–Iran peace talks persisting ahead of a key ceasefire deadline.
Crude oil continues to be very noisy as we are watching the latest headlines coming out of the Middle East, as hostilities have had a few flareups.