The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
Category: Strait of Hormuz
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Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed
The New York Times – Business:The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.
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The Peace Rally Gets Derailed
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.
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Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
The New York Times – Business:Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.
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Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say
The New York Times – Business:Friday’s statements raised investors’ hopes that oil and gas would start moving out of the Persian Gulf in significant volumes again.
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Oil Prices Fall Sharply After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open
The New York Times – Business:But analysts said it was not clear how quickly the oil industry in the Persian Gulf would be able to get back to normal.
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
The New York Times – Business:If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
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US Blockade Stops Iran-Linked Ships From Crossing Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:U.S. Central Command said that six vessels had complied with directions to turn around and re-enter an Iranian port.
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What’s Driving the Wartime Stock Rebound
The New York Times – Business:The S&P 500 has recouped all its losses since the Middle East war started on Feb. 28, as a bullish “vibe shift” takes hold among some investors.
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Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
The New York Times – Business:Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.