Saturday, June 13, 2026
Approaching 1 billion barrels lost, the supply shock is reshaping oil markets- oil and gas 360

Approaching 1 billion barrels lost, the supply shock is reshaping oil markets

(By Oil & Gas 360) – In just over 60 days, the Iran war didn’t just rattle markets; it physically removed a massive volume of oil from the global system, a shock that continues to ripple through pricing, logistics, and investor expectations and is now approaching a scale few thought possible. Since the conflict began in late February, more than

Hormuz: The chokepoint the world can’t afford to leave unsecured- oil and gas 360

Hormuz: The chokepoint the world can’t afford to leave unsecured

(By Oil & Gas 360) – The Strait of Hormuz has always mattered. What’s changed is that the world is being reminded, again, and in real time, just how much.   In today’s market, it’s no longer just a strategic passage. It’s the single most important pressure point in the global energy system, and increasingly, a test of whether global energy security

Australia considers emergency powers to protect domestic gas supply- oil and gas 360

Australia considers emergency powers to protect domestic gas supply

(Oil Price) – Australia’s government intends to consider using emergency powers to protect domestic natural gas supply in case of a shortfall on its east coast in the third quarter of 2026. The potential consideration of using such powers would be part of the steps the Albanese Government is taking to secure domestic gas supplies for Australian households and industry as the Middle

Oil’s surge above $100 highlights inflation risks for global markets- oil and gas 360

Oil’s surge above $100 highlights inflation risks for global markets

(World Oil) – Oil’s brief surge above $100/bbl has renewed concerns that the escalating Iran conflict could trigger broader inflation pressures if elevated crude prices persist. Crude prices jumped above the $100 mark for less than a day Monday amid fears that the conflict in the Middle East could further disrupt global energy supplies. The spike came as tanker traffic through the

Oil prices to stay depressed throughout 20256, JPMorgan predicts- oil and gas 360

Oil prices to stay depressed throughout 20256, JPMorgan predicts

(Investing) – Oil prices have plummeted to their lowest levels in more than three years, as China retaliates against President Trump’s tariffs, intensifying the ongoing trade war and unsettling global markets. Brent Oil Futures dropped 7.6% to $64.86 a barrel at 14:05 GMT, while Crude Oil WTI Futures fell 8.4% to $61.34 a barrel. “We leave our forecasts unchanged until further clarity emerges, sticking with