Energy
The European Commission has refuted the IEA's statement about kerosene reserves running out in six weeks. Currently, there are no signs of a systemic shortage or a threat of flight cancellations.
The vessels Deep Sea, Sonia I, and Diona exported 5 million barrels of oil despite sanctions. The tankers are heading to Singapore for further transshipment to China.
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The Hungarian Prime Minister took full blame for the loss after 16 years in power. He announced a radical restructuring of his Fidesz party.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed with the US Treasury Secretary the strengthening of sanctions and preventing their lifting. The parties also reviewed investment projects.
Pakistani vessel Shalamar transported 450,000 barrels of oil from the UAE after the start of the American blockade. Movement through the strait remains critically restricted.
Due to drone attacks, power outages have been recorded in 7 regions. Energy workers are operating in an enhanced mode; no restriction schedules are predicted for today.
The inspection processed 20,000 appeals and replaced defective poles and wires. In the regions, lines were repaired and routes were cleared for stable voltage.
IEA head Fatih Birol warned of possible flight cancellations. The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the world with recession and energy shortages.
Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region, causing fires. About 6,000 subscribers in the city were left without electricity.
Tons of precious metals are stuck at customs due to the absence of new permits. Banks have stopped ordering, threatening a shortage in the Indian market.
The accident on the underwater pipeline led to coastal pollution and animal deaths. Ecologists estimate the volume of hydrocarbon leakage at 800 tons.
The cost of Brent and WTI decreased amid a truce in Lebanon and Trump's statements about negotiations. The market is stabilizing after the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz.
China plans to commission seven reactors and increase capacity to 110 GW by 2030. The country is currently building 36 more nuclear facilities.
The Ukrainian company Fire Point canceled weapons production in the Netherlands due to lengthy procedures. Instead, the deployment of facilities will take place in Denmark.
The American military is preparing pinpoint strikes against small Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf. Trump ordered the immediate elimination of boats if they approach the blockade.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP has temporarily lost all external power for the fourteenth time since the start of the war. The IAEA is conducting an investigation due to critical nuclear safety risks.
Fatih Birol stated that the recovery of energy infrastructure in the Middle East would be prolonged. The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the destruction of terminals will delay supplies.
In March, Spain purchased a historical maximum of gas from the Russian Federation, amounting to 9,807 GWh. The increase in supplies is due to disruptions in logistics in the Strait of Hormuz.
Due to congestion and the war in the Middle East, a tanker paid a record amount at auction for priority. This is four times the standard March rates.
As a result of the drone attack, the refinery's infrastructure, tanks, and 50N6E radar were damaged. A large-scale fire broke out at the facility due to equipment damage.
Brent crude rose to $98. 41 amid supply concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. US oil inventories unexpectedly fell by 913,000 barrels.
Two vessels entered the Gulf ahead of a US warning to inspect and detain sanctioned tankers. The US Navy has already forced 14 vessels to change course.
Defense Forces attacked the Tuapse oil refinery, Buk, Pantsir, and Osa complexes. UAV control points and areas of concentration of occupiers in several zones were hit.
No restrictions on electricity consumption are planned in Ukraine tomorrow. Citizens are asked to reschedule the use of powerful appliances for daytime hours.
Using FP-2 Fire Point drones, the special services hit tanks with oil products. Enemy resources were destroyed and the occupiers' railway infrastructure was damaged.
The government and parliament have fulfilled the conditions for receiving the tranche by adopting a package of reforms. Svyrydenko and Coș discussed technical issues related to securing the first tranche of the €90 billion EU loan.
Pete Hegseth stated that the US is ready to destroy Iran's infrastructure if there is no agreement. Earlier, Trump announced the end of the military operation in the region.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine in the US discussed the parameters of a broader energy sector modernization program worth over $1 billion. The purchase of locomotives and LNG is also planned.
Unmanned Systems Forces hit 16 enemy targets overnight. Among the occupiers' losses were three air defense systems, two oil depots, and UAV warehouses in the occupied territories.