2 empty US-sanctioned VLCCs, Alicia and RHN, enter Persian Gulf via Strait of Hormuz, where they could load up to 4M barrels of crude amid continuing disruption to Gulf shipping flows15 April 2026
Damage to oil, gas, related facilities tightening access to equipment and contractors, raising risk of wider project delays across global energy markets, says Rystad Energy15 April 2026
Finance minister says surge in energy prices only ‘tip of the iceberg’ as prolonged trade disruption threatens shortages in gas, fertilizer, helium15 April 2026