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Oil Markets
News & analysis tagged Oil Markets — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Iran's $6 Billion Oil Windfall During US Truc
Iran shipped 70 million barrels of crude worth $6 billion to China during a 30-day US sanctions pause, blunting the renewed naval blockade's economic impact for months.
2026-07-20
Iran's $6 Billion Oil Surge During US Truce
Iran exported 70 million barrels of oil worth up to $6 billion during a brief US truce, exceeding its own revenue forecasts and exposing a structural flaw in the blockade strategy.
2026-07-20
US Strikes Push Inland to Iran's Missile Fact
US strikes push into Iran's Semnan missile-production heartland and turn Hormuz blockade enforcement kinetic, as the June 17 ceasefire collapses and Brent crude nears $86.
2026-07-17
Trump's Hormuz Toll Reversal Masks a Bigger
Trump's Hormuz policy is not about reopening the strait — it is about owning it, and making Gulf states pay for the privilege through investment deals.
2026-07-16
Strait of Hormuz Becomes the Prize as US-Iran
The US-Iran ceasefire collapsed over who gets to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides now imposing tolls that violate international law and Gulf states paying the price.
2026-07-16
Oil Rises as U.S. Reimposes Iran Blockade
The U.S. reimposes a naval blockade on Iran as the June ceasefire collapses, with war-risk insurance keeping the Strait of Hormuz economically closed and Asia burning through strategic reserves.
2026-07-16
Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire, Oil Prices Surge
Trump's declaration ends the US-Iran ceasefire, causing oil prices to spike.
2026-07-09
OPEC Loses Market Share in Gulf Oil Race
OPEC's authority is eroding as Gulf states compete for Asian oil markets.
2026-07-09
OPEC+ July 5 Deal: A Saudi Loyalty Test
OPEC+'s July 5 production hike is a diplomatic loyalty test for Saudi Arabia.
2026-07-09
Oil Rises After US Strikes on Iran
US strikes on Iran push oil prices up, revealing a complex market equilibrium.
2026-07-09
OFAC Revokes Iran General License X
OFAC's revocation of Iran General License X sends Brent crude prices soaring.
2026-07-09
Hormuz Oil Supply Shock: Reality Check
The Hormuz oil supply shock was significantly less severe than predicted.
2026-07-09
Brent at $78: Gulf States Rewrite Oil Play
Gulf states pivot to new energy strategies as Brent crude hits $78 amid US-Iran tensions.
2026-07-09
US–Iran War: Hormuz Strikes Reset Oil Risk
US-Iran tensions escalate as Hormuz strikes push oil prices higher.
2026-07-08
US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Tanker Attacks
US strikes Iran after attacks on tankers, shifting Gulf diplomacy and oil markets.
2026-07-08
Saudi Arabia's $11 Oil Price Cut to Asia
Saudi Arabia's $11 cut in oil prices signals a strategic move to dominate Asian markets.
2026-07-08
OPEC's August Hike: Saudi Arabia vs UAE
Saudi Arabia's August production hike signals a shift in Gulf oil diplomacy.
2026-07-08
OPEC+ Hike Amid Post-Iran-War Shifts
OPEC+ raises output quotas, but market dynamics shift power away from the cartel.
2026-07-08
Oil Prices Surge After US Strikes Iran
US strikes on Iran push Brent crude prices above $76, signaling market instability.
2026-07-08
Hormuz Oil Shock's Impact on New Zealand
New Zealand's economy is resilient enough for an OCR hike amid global oil shocks.
2026-07-08
Iran's Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's new permit system over the Strait of Hormuz reshapes Gulf oil transit.
2026-07-07
IEA's 2026 Demand Playbook for Oil Crisis
IEA's new plan mandates remote work and flight caps to address oil shortages.
2026-07-07
OPEC+ August Output Rise Exposes Gulf's S
OPEC+ raises output by 188,000 bpd, revealing deeper Gulf political shifts.
2026-07-06
Khamenei's Funeral: Oil Market Implications
Khamenei's funeral signals a complex shift in Iran's political landscape and oil markets.
2026-07-06