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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. Russia Diesel Deal Equals About 10 Days of U.S. Demand, Analysts Say

    The Russia diesel deal adds 4.8M tons, about 10 days of U.S. demand. Goldman sees $1-$2/bbl relief; New England diesel sits at $6.44.

    RussiaUnited StatesSanctionsRefined fuels

  4. US-Russia Diesel Deal: 4.8M Tons, 180-Day License and Reactions

    US-Russia diesel deal: up to 4.8M tons under a 180-day Treasury license to April 7, 2027. Size, dates, price impact and reactions.

    RussiaUnited StatesSanctionsRefined fuels

  5. EU Russian Gas Phase-Out: What Is Banned and What Still Arrives

    EU Russian gas phase-out explained: ban dates, how much Russian LNG still reached Europe in 2026, winter storage and the 22nd sanctions package, with sources.

    European UnionRussiaEnergy supply leverageImport bansSanctionsNatural gas & LNG

  6. 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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