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Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, escalating Red Sea crisis and threatening oil supply routes. Iranian oil ministry says it realized >60% of annual oil revenue forecast despite war and sanctions, sold $11.5B during war. Ukraine hits Tyumen refinery, Caspian oil platform, and Russian port infrastructure, escalating energy supply disruption. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stop four ships at Strait of Hormuz; US fires on vessel attempting to run blockade. Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday, marking first pause in two weeks, potential de-escalation signal. Kazakh President Tokayev publicly urges Putin to freeze Ukraine war, citing tragic loss of life. India searches for alternative crude sources as Mideast supply dries up due to Iran conflict. Analysts warn oil prices could spike significantly higher as market misprices Iran war disruptions; gasoline above $4/gal. China rejects US sanctions on five Chinese refineries buying Iranian oil, threatens to prosecute companies that comply. Russian central bank cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.0-1.0%, expects 6-7% inflation due to fuel crisis from Ukrainian strikes.
Houthi strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, escalating Red Sea crisis and threatening oil supply routes.
Iranian oil ministry says it realized >60% of annual oil revenue forecast despite war and sanctions, sold $11.5B during war.
Ukraine hits Tyumen refinery, Caspian oil platform, and Russian port infrastructure, escalating energy supply disruption.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards stop four ships at Strait of Hormuz; US fires on vessel attempting to run blockade.
Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday, marking first pause in two weeks, potential de-escalation signal.
Kazakh President Tokayev publicly urges Putin to freeze Ukraine war, citing tragic loss of life.
India searches for alternative crude sources as Mideast supply dries up due to Iran conflict.
Analysts warn oil prices could spike significantly higher as market misprices Iran war disruptions; gasoline above $4/gal.
China rejects US sanctions on five Chinese refineries buying Iranian oil, threatens to prosecute companies that comply.
Russian central bank cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.0-1.0%, expects 6-7% inflation due to fuel crisis from Ukrainian strikes.