U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits 40-Year Low Amid Political Releases
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983 after multiple releases authorized by recent administrations to influence oil prices.
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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983 after multiple releases authorized by recent administrations to influence oil prices.
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Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm, known as Donald Trump’s “original oil guy,” influenced US energy policy and US-Israel ties while downplaying the risks of conflict with Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 2:06 PMworld
Global equities climbed after a surprising drop in US inflation readings and strong corporate earnings, despite escalating US-Iran hostilities.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 PMworld
Indonesia's economic growth ambitions and rising fiscal pressures have unsettled investors, leading to significant capital outflows and market declines.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 11:58 AMworld
The International Monetary Fund cautions that dwindling global oil reserves have left economies exposed to rising fuel prices as tensions between the US and Iran escalate.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:49 AMworld
The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AMworld
Weak domestic demand and rising oil prices linked to the Iran war overshadow strong export gains in China’s second quarter.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 5:33 AMworld
New data shows a gradual recovery in home prices across China’s major cities, reflecting improving market sentiment and the impact of housing stabilisation policies.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 3:41 AMworld
Oil prices climbed to one-month highs as tensions escalated between the US and Iran, with a US naval blockade reinstated and retaliatory strikes launched by Iran.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 AMworld
The US dollar declined from a two-week high following softer-than-expected inflation figures, leading to diminished bets on an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase despite inflation risk concerns.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:10 AMworld
Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PMworld
Tensions escalate as President Trump briefly demands tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping before retreating, amid ongoing conflict and military strikes.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMworld
US President Donald Trump abandons plan to impose a 20% charge on commercial cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with trade and investment agreements with Gulf states amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMgeneral
June inflation in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since March, aided by a decline in gas prices following negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:18 PM
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US President Donald Trump announced a primetime address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
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US President Donald Trump announced a prime-time address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
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Amid escalating tensions and recent attacks, President Donald Trump declares US control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and proposes charging tolls on cargo shipments.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 3:25 PM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic and strategic challenges persist with no easy solutions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:24 PM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the path to resolving nuclear issues and stabilizing oil prices remains uncertain.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
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Brent crude oil prices rise sharply as Washington and Tehran exchange attacks over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 2:34 AM
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Despite growth in renewables, fossil fuels supplied 86% of global energy in 2025, with U.S. oil production reaching a historic 21.1 million barrels per day amid geopolitical tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 12, 2026, 11:05 AM
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Amid escalating tensions, US military forces have conducted a third series of strikes on Iran within a week following Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declaration closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026, 7:18 AM
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A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 7:51 PM
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US President Donald Trump confirms continuation of negotiations with Iran amid escalating tensions, while declaring the June ceasefire ended.
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