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  • Published on 05:58 GMT

    Saudi Arabia Imposes New Restrictions on Bank Transfers to UAE, Report Says

    Saudi Arabia has imposed new restrictions on bank transfers to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by Middle East Eye published August 18, 2026 [1]. The measures, which tighten oversight of financial transactions between the two Gulf …

    Source: Natural News - Right-wing
  • Published on 03:14 GMT

    Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness and Middle East Tensions

    September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +1.42 (+1.67%) on Tuesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is down -0.0122 (-0.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high.  Today's sharp decline in the dollar …

    Source: Yahoo Finance - Center-left
  • Published on 02:27 GMT

    Crude Oil Prices Rally as President Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran

    Satellite view of the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Iran highlighted_ Image by FoxPictures via Shutterstock_ September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +2.00 (+2.33%) on Thursday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0078 (+0.24%). …

    Source: Barchart - Pending
  • Published on 06:17 GMT

    Oil set for second weekly rise amid US-Iran tensions affecting supply

    Oil prices are on track for a second consecutive weekly increase, driven by ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran that are affecting supply lines. The geopolitical risk factor has contributed to maintaining a premium in the oil market, with …

    Source: Crypto Briefing - Neutral
  • Published on 01:47 GMT

    Oil Prices Jump 3% After Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic War’

    Fri 21 Aug 2026 | 03:18 AM Oil prices surged nearly 3% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with what he described as an unprecedented economic campaign, adding fresh geopolitical risk to an already disrupted global oil market. …

    Source: Sada Elbalad - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    ADNOC Issues Ninth Spot Crude Tender Since June As UAE Boosts Oil Exports

    Submitted by Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has just issued its ninth spot tender offering crude oil to buyers for October and November loadings, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to push its oil …

    Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
  • Published on 03:56 GMT

    The Vice President is Right About Oil

    “Almost all of these ships have their AIS transponders off so they are dark. They're under escort... Plus, you've got to add the 6 million barrels a day that are being diverted via pipelines and those pipelines are being expanded as well. In round …

    Source: Bandera Bulletin - Texas - Pending
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Saudi Arabia bets on exporting computing, AI to the world: DataVolt

    Al-Eqtisadiah RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expected to become one of the world’s largest exporters of computing power within eight to 10 years, similar to its current position as one of the world’s biggest oil exporters, according to Rajit Nanda, CEO of …

    Source: Arab News Japan - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    ‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?

    US President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as the “most crushing economic operation” against Iran, as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran and talks to end the war between the two countries continue to stall. In a post on Truth Social on …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Nigeria’s oil output could top 1.7mbpd, NESG sees fiscal relief from higher prices

    Nigeria’s crude oil production is expected to exceed 1.7 million barrels per day (mbpd) in the second half of 2026, while higher crude oil prices could improve the country’s fiscal outlook. This is according to the Nigeria Economic Summit Group’s (NESG) …

    Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Oil surges nearly 3 per cent as US tightens pressure on Iran

    Oil prices surged nearly 3 per cent on Thursday, extending a five-day rally as the expiry of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding and renewed pressure from Washington raised fears of further supply disruptions. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 2.56 …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Iraq pushes new oil routes beyond Hormuz

    2026-08-20T15:00:54+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad Expanding the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline offers Iraq the fastest route to diversify its oil exports, alongside planned links toward Syria and western Iraq and temporary use of …

    Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Iran’s Defeat by Trump in 3 Devastating Charts—and What Happens Next

    Nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel began attacking Iran, the Islamic Republic has not surrendered, despite President Donald Trump’s claims of total victory. Its missiles still fly across the Gulf, its security forces remain cohesive, and its …

    Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
  • Published on 03:57 GMT

    The coming irrelevancy of the Strait of Hormuz

    Read Hanne’s The Herland Report. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is experiencing a historic transformation marked by the intentional erosion of the Strait of Hormuz’s strategic significance. It also signifies an aggressive economic isolation …

    Source: WorldNetDaily - Right-wing
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Current price of oil as of August 20, 2026

    By 6:15 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil had reached $95.40 per barrel, measured using the Brent benchmark. That’s $1.80 more than it cost yesterday morning and $28.19 above its price a year earlier. Oil price per barrel % Change Price of oil yesterday $93.60 …

    Source: Fortune - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Nine oil tankers await loading at Basra port

    2026-08-20T09:52:26+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Basra Nine oil tankers are docked at Iraq's Basra port waiting to load crude, one of the largest concentrations of tankers at the southern oil terminals since February, a source in …

    Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Oil prices rise as Trump sharpens Iran rhetoric amid talks impasse

    Oil prices have risen as former U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his criticism of Iran amid a stalemate in negotiations. This development comes at a time when geopolitical tensions are already impacting global markets, particularly in the energy …

    Source: Crypto Briefing - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Gulf oil producers drive tanker demand, pushing vessel prices higher: FT

    Oil-producing nations in the Gulf region are increasing their demand for tankers to export their oil cargoes, leading to a significant rise in vessel prices, according to a report by the Financial Times. The surge is particularly notable among Very Large …

    Source: Crypto Briefing - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    Saudi Arabia Poised to Become Major Global Exporter of Computing Power, DataVolt CEO Says

    Saudi Arabia could become one of the world’s largest exporters of computing power and artificial intelligence services within the next eight to 10 years, according to DataVolt CEO Rajit Nanda. Nanda said the Kingdom has the potential to build a global …

    Source: Middle East News 247 - Indeterminate

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