Thursday, September 3, 2026
What needs to be agreed to end the Iran war?- oil and gas 360

What needs to be agreed to end the Iran war?

(BOE Report) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that conclusions have been reached on many topics discussed in a potential 14-point memorandum of understanding, but this does not mean a deal to end the Middle East war is imminent. The framework is focused on an end to the war and a U.S. naval blockade in exchange for Tehran

West Coast energy squeeze: Refinery closures meet global risk- oil and gas 360

West Coast energy squeeze: Refinery closures meet global risk

(By Oil & Gas 360) – California’s energy system is heading toward a tighter balance, and it’s happening at the same time global supply risks are rising.   Refinery closures across the state are steadily reducing in-state capacity. Over the past several years, California has lost meaningful refining throughput as facilities have shut down, converted to renewable fuels, or scaled

Iran’s GDP drain grows as maritime blockades tighten financial pressure points- oil and gas 360

Iran’s GDP drain grows as maritime blockades tighten financial pressure points

(Oil & Gas 360) By Greg Barnett, MBA – Iran’s economy is absorbing a fast‑widening financial shock as the combined impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade and Red Sea disruptions sharply constrains oil exports, trade flows, and access to hard currency. Analysts tracking sanctions enforcement and maritime traffic estimate the immediate economic damage at roughly $435 million per day, with