
Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public statement on state television, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked. He framed the action as retaliation for the deaths of Iranian citizens, promising to avenge their blood. The declaration follows his selection to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a potential shift in Iran’s strategic posture. The pledge directly targets one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints.

Tom Reynolds, appointed CEO of Prospex Energy a month ago, outlined his strategic agenda in a shareholder letter. He confirmed the company will double‑down on its European gas and electricity assets, citing a newly favourable pricing backdrop. Reynolds also detailed...

Oil prices have surged past $150 a barrel as geopolitical tensions intensify, prompting fears of supply disruptions across key exporting regions. The rally is driven by heightened risk premiums, constrained inventories, and expectations of reduced output from conflict‑affected areas. Analysts...

Oil markets surged as Brent crude briefly topped $100 a barrel after three cargo vessels were struck in the Gulf, pushing prices up more than 9% before settling near $97.90. The attacks heightened concerns over shipping security in the Strait...

Jim Mellon, executive chairman of Agronomics, told CNBC he is bullish on the United Kingdom because its equity market is heavily weighted toward energy companies. He argues that soaring oil and gas prices are kicking off a global commodities super‑cycle...

Bruegel’s Ben McWilliams warned that oil and gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be readily replaced, underscoring the chokepoint’s strategic importance. The International Energy Agency’s historic release of strategic reserves aims to cushion markets, but Bruegel cautions that...

D3 Energy Ltd CEO David Casey outlined a strategy to grow helium and natural‑gas reserves in South Africa. The company is also courting a partner for its South Australia project to diversify assets. With drilling already underway and an offtake...

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the Middle East conflict intensified, prompting global equity markets to tumble. The spike reignited inflation worries, leading central banks worldwide to raise borrowing costs. Despite the price rally, the International Energy Agency...

Sintana Energy highlighted its capital‑efficient model at the One2One Investor Forum, emphasizing the Mopane discovery offshore Namibia where it holds a 4.9% stake in Petroleum Exploration License 83. The company presented a $200 million value case for Mopane, backed by strong...

European Green Transition (EGT) raised roughly £7.6m in a heavily oversubscribed placement — more than three times subscribed — at near market price, according to Oak Securities. The company, built around single- and twin-turbine systems paired with battery packs for...

Provaris Energy is promoting its technology as a low‑carbon solution for emerging energy supply chains, with a focus on Europe’s tightening energy‑security landscape. The company argues that recent gas price volatility underscores the need for alternative fuels and diversified supply...

On March 11, Iranian military forces launched an attack on a Thai‑flagged bulk carrier transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strike underscores Tehran’s willingness to target commercial shipping amid heightened regional tensions. In the same statement, Iran warned that if...

Iran’s military spokesperson warned that a regional war could push crude oil to $200 a barrel, citing recent hostilities. The statement followed an Iranian attack on a Thai‑flagged bulk carrier transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The warning underscores Tehran’s leverage...

Global markets turned cautious as fresh Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices sharply higher and prompted the IEA to authorize a historic 400 million-barrel release from strategic reserves. U.S. equities were choppy: chips and AI winners...

U.S. forces say they destroyed 16 Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as Washington moves to keep the crucial shipping lane open, prompting short-term spikes in oil prices and market volatility. Commentators on the program framed the operation as...

Shipping tracker data reveal that a handful of vessels are navigating the Strait of Hormuz despite heightened US and Israeli strikes on Iran, employing tactics that hide their movements. Since the conflict began, overall traffic has plummeted, yet ships like the...

The World with Dominic Waghorn reported that the United States has authorized the largest-ever drawdown from its strategic petroleum reserve, a move designed to blunt a sharp rise in gasoline prices and avert a broader energy crisis. The release follows a...

The video features former President Donald Trump asserting that the International Energy Agency has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves, a move he says will drive down global prices. He frames the release as...

The video reports that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil conduit, has turned into an active combat zone after a Thai‑flagged vessel was struck, prompting immediate concerns for global energy markets. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attack, and...

Today's energy market snapshot shows WTI crude futures climbing roughly 5% to around $87 per barrel, even as the contract recorded an inside day—today's high below yesterday's high and today's low above yesterday's low. The price lift stems from lingering Middle‑East...

The International Energy Agency announced that its 32 member nations will collectively unlock a record 400 million barrels of crude from strategic reserves to blunt the price surge triggered by the Iran‑related conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Germany, Japan and...

The video warns that Iran has moved from stockpiling roughly 6,000 naval mines to actively laying them in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles about 15 million barrels of crude daily. Reports cited by CNN and U.S. Navy...

The video examines why uranium supply remains tightly constrained, highlighting bottlenecks across the entire value chain—from mine extraction to conversion and enrichment. It underscores recent U.S. policy moves, particularly the newly announced Project Vault, which seeks to revive domestic production,...

DW News reports that the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil passes, sending crude prices sharply higher. U.S. forces have struck more than...

The International Energy Agency announced an unprecedented 400 million‑barrel emergency stockpile release – the largest ever – as the Gulf conflict threatens oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows historic releases during the Gulf War, Hurricane Katrina, the 2011...

Fiona Howarth, founder of Octopus Electric Vehicles, explains how millions of electric cars are poised to become active participants in the power grid through vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) technology. Falling battery prices, the UK’s zero‑emission vehicle mandate, and aggressive competition from Chinese...

The video explains how the escalating conflict in Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that moves roughly a quarter of the world’s crude, creating a sharp oil‑price shock. With supply constrained, Brent futures have surged...

Oil prices surged to nearly $120 per barrel, prompting concerns across markets. President Donald Trump then suggested the United States had secured a victory in Iran, implying the conflict could be de‑escalated soon. The announcement triggered an immediate drop in...

The International Energy Agency announced a historic emergency release of 400 million barrels of crude, the largest drawdown of strategic reserves ever undertaken. The decision follows the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel,...

Oil markets are volatile amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The International Energy Agency announced its largest‑ever emergency release, drawing 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to alleviate a tightening supply. Analyst Jared Blikre cautioned that while price swings resemble meme‑stock...

U.S. equity markets opened on March 11 amid a mix of macro data, earnings releases and heightened geopolitical risk, with the Middle East conflict dominating headlines and keeping energy prices and risk sentiment on edge. The International Energy Agency announced that member...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that re‑engaging with Russian fossil fuels would be a strategic blunder, as the EU grapples with soaring energy costs triggered by the war in Ukraine. She highlighted that gas prices have jumped...

At the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum, and Google‑Alphabet CIO Ruth Borat discussed how the United States must expand its electricity system to support the coming AI‑driven economy. Wright warned that decades of restrictive permitting—especially...

Daniel Snyder of Seeking Alpha, joined by quant veteran Steven Cress, presented a rapid‑fire briefing titled “Top Energy Stocks For The Oil Surge.” The discussion centered on the recent roller‑coaster in crude prices—spiking from $80 to $120 per barrel amid...

U.S. markets are trading mixed as equity futures wobble and crude oil climbs on Middle East supply worries. February CPI showed a modest decline in headline inflation, but core inflation stayed high due to persistent shelter costs. Energy ministers are...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has tapped 400 million barrels from its emergency oil stockpiles, marking the largest release in its history. The move aims to blunt a price surge triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, where Iranian attacks...

The video features a senior EU official warning that re‑engaging with Russian fossil fuels would be a strategic blunder amid soaring energy costs. He highlights that since the conflict began, gas prices have jumped 50% and oil 27%, costing European...

The bulletin highlighted how Southeast and South Asian governments are reacting to a tightening oil supply, with the Philippines moving to a four‑day work week and India’s Maharashtra state curbing LPG use, while Australia dealt with a diplomatic fallout involving...

The video examines the aftermath of oil prices briefly breaching the $100‑a‑barrel threshold and then sliding back, highlighting how the fleeting super‑spike reverberated through global markets. Analysts note that while the high price was short‑lived, it reignited inflation concerns, squeezed...

The video outlines how Iran’s missile barrage and mine‑laying campaign in the Strait of Hormuz have turned the waterway into a flashpoint, threatening to choke a fifth of the world’s oil and gas flow and sending shockwaves through global energy...

The video examines escalating threats to the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime corridor through which roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil and a majority of Asian‑bound LNG flow. Iran controls the northern shore while Oman holds the south, making...

Thailand’s government unveiled a suite of energy‑saving directives aimed at curbing electricity use as global oil prices surge amid the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict and an oppressive summer heat. The plan asks civil servants to work from home, drop suit jackets and ties,...

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that three commercial vessels – a container ship, a cargo carrier and a bulk carrier – were struck by unidentified projectiles in the waters off the UAE and Oman, within the strategic Strait...

The video focuses on the escalating oil crisis stemming from the Gulf region’s production shutdowns and dwindling storage capacity. Analysts warn that as the conflict persists beyond three weeks, Gulf exporters—designed to pump and ship oil rather than store it—are...

Critical Resources Ltd announced a technical milestone in its solid‑state battery program by validating Dry Supersonic Deposition (DSD) for cathode production. The DSD process successfully fabricated lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) cathodes that are mechanically robust and electrochemically active without solvents or polymer...

The International Energy Agency announced the largest-ever strategic oil reserve release, prompting immediate volatility in Brent crude, which swung between gains and losses after the Wall Street Journal report. Concurrently, confusion over a purported U.S. Navy escort of a tanker...

The Trade opened with a geopolitical update: intensified US‑Israel air strikes on Iran and Tehran’s threat to block Gulf oil shipments have heightened market volatility. Treasury yields rose, with the 2‑year at 3.59% and the 10‑year at 4.15%, while Australian...

US forces struck Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026, reviving fears over the security of a critical oil transit corridor. The engagement sent crude prices higher as traders priced in potential supply disruptions. Simultaneously, the...

The Atlantic’s Will Goten examines the recent turbulence in oil markets sparked by Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz and the ensuing geopolitical scramble, highlighting how the volatility could quickly translate into higher costs for U.S. consumers. Over a...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted, then deleted, a claim that the U.S. Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an immediate plunge in oil prices. The White House later denied any escort but said the military...