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  1. Russian Oil Price Cap at $44.10: Does It Still Bite?

    The Russian oil price cap now sits at $44.10 a barrel, its lowest level since the G7 and European Union introduced it in December 2022, and the EU…

    ChinaEuropean UnionIndiaRussiaUkraineUnited StatesPrice capsSanctionsSecondary sanctionsNatural gas & LNGOilRefined fuelsShipping & logistics

  2. Strait of Hormuz Insurance Rates Explained: What War-Risk Cover Costs in 2026

    Hormuz war-risk premiums rose from about 0.25% of a ship's value before the Iran war to 6% to 10% in October. How the cover works and what a…

    IranEnergy supply leverageOilShipping & logistics

  3. Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Sanctions Before Deadline

    Trump's Oct. 16 order paused the Graham Act's tariffs and most sanctions on Russia and its oil buyers. Here is what changed and who reacted.

    ChinaIndiaRussiaUnited StatesSanctionsSecondary sanctionsTariffsNatural gas & LNGOil

  4. US-Cuba Pressure Campaign Explained: Blackouts, Embargo, No Formal Talks

    US-Cuba pressure campaign explained: blackouts, the tightened embargo and conflicting claims about talks, with what each side says and what documents show.

    CubaUnited StatesEnergy supply leverageSanctionsOil

  5. Crude Oil Types Explained: API Gravity, Sulfur and What Refineries Make

    How API gravity and sulfur content separate light, heavy, sweet and sour crude oils, why light sweet crude usually costs more, and what U.S. refineries make from a…

    Oil

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