Energy
Brent price approached $105 per barrel due to escalating conflict with Iran. The US has tightened its naval blockade and control in the Strait of Hormuz.
Traders made billion-dollar deals minutes before Trump's statements on war with Iran. Senators demand CFTC investigate timely sales of oil futures.
A tanker delivered 100,000 tons of Urals oil to stabilize Cuba's energy system. Authorities note that the fuel will only be enough for a few days of network operation.
Baiba Braže called for increased pressure on Russia until the end of the war. In Baku, the minister discussed support for Ukraine and the growth of trade with Azerbaijan.
Brussels opposed Bosnia's agreement with AAFS Infrastructure and Energy without a tender. This threatens a conflict with the US due to the interests of Trump's people.
China purchased 1. 1 million barrels of oil daily, surpassing the US in reserve volumes. China's strategic reserves reached a record level in 2026.
New restrictions cover 20 banks, 46 shadow fleet vessels, and digital ruble operations. Companies from China and the UAE were sanctioned for assisting the military-industrial complex.
No electricity restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Friday. Consumers are asked to save electricity only during peak hours from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The President thanked the EU for the 90 billion euro aid package and new sanctions. The funds will be used to strengthen the army, air defense, and protect the energy system in winter.
The President and Prime Minister of Ukraine welcomed the financial assistance from the EU for weapons and energy. The first tranche is expected in May-June to strengthen defense.
An enemy UAV hit the railway infrastructure, damaging the windows and doors of the station. There were no casualties at the station, but one woman was injured in the city.
The Pentagon intercepted the vessel Majestic X in the Indian Ocean to disrupt Iran's illicit networks. The conflict has led to a rise in Brent oil prices.
The regulator has set new price caps for electricity market. The changes are being implemented to stabilize the system and attract imports.
The MOL Group confirmed the receipt of raw materials at the Fényeslitke and Budkovce stations. Oil transit through the pipeline resumed after an almost three-month break.
Ukraine will continue to attack Russia's generating capacities and weapons production facilities. The enemy's losses from previous strikes already amount to tens of billions.
Zelenskyy announced the receipt of the first tranche of aid by early June. The funds will be directed to social payments, the army, and the production of Ukraine's own weapons and drones.
The Ministry of Culture published the reading recommendations of government officials for World Book Day. The list includes historical works, war diaries, and non-fiction.
SBU drones hit an oil pumping station in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region. Three reservoirs were damaged, and the fire covered an area of 20,000 square meters.
Due to enemy shelling, consumers in seven regions are without power, and a worker was injured in Mykolaiv Oblast. There are no schedules, but Ukrainians are asked to save energy.
Oil transit to the EU has resumed as planned. The crude oil is already heading to MOL's refineries in Hungary and Slovakia via the Ukrainian section of the pipeline.
The prosecutor's office exposed a group of individuals who, through a network of companies, embezzled funds for electricity. The perpetrators artificially created debts to the state.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in an informal dinner of EU leaders in Ayia Napa. The main topic will be unblocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
In Dnipro, Russian drones destroyed apartments from the 6th to the 9th floors. The number of injured has risen to 10 people, including two children in moderate condition.
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament named the cessation of the naval blockade and "recognition of the rights of the people" as a condition for peace. The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the demands are met.
The President warned of the danger of delaying aid to Ukraine and delaying the supply of air defense systems. The EU loan of 90 billion euros is critical for the country's survival.
Demand for Tesla electric vehicles has increased due to high gasoline prices in the US. The company plans to spend $25 billion on AI and a new Terafab chip factory.
After a series of explosions in the Kstovsky district, the Transneft-Verkhnyaya Volga oil pumping station caught fire. The fire broke out in the village of Meshikha, and there is no information about casualties.
The American military has rerouted the vessels Deep Sea, Sevin, and Dorena near India and Malaysia. The blockade has already forced 29 tankers to change course in the region.
Iranian forces illegally seized the MSC Francesca vessel, flying the Panamanian flag. Panamanian authorities called the incident an attack on maritime security and international law.
Brent and WTI prices rose after Iranian vessel attacks. US gasoline inventories fell by 4.6 million barrels, exceeding market analysts' expectations.