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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
U.S. Crude Stocks Barely Budge as Gasoline Inventories Fall

Crude oil inventories in the United States saw an increase of 100,000 barrels during the week ending August 21, according to new data from the …

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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
Natural Gas, Not Oil, Is Key Inflation Concern in Europe

Soaring energy prices have rekindled inflation fears in Europe since the Iran war disrupted oil and gas flows, but policy makers and bond markets appear …

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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
India’s ONGC Targets Tenfold Oil Output Boost in Venezuela

India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to invest about $200 million to revive production at the San Cristobal oilfield in Venezuela, which …

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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
CIA Director’s Surprise Moscow Trip Raises Questions Over Iran and Ukraine

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow on August 25, US officials confirmed to RFE/RL, a rare trip that comes as Washington's …

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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
UK Energy Bills to Hit Three-Year High as Gas Prices Surge

UK energy bills are set for a three-year high at the beginning of the winter, as higher gas prices due to the Iran war have …

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Aker BP begins production from Skarv Satellites in Norwegian Sea
Offshore Technology • 26 Aug 2026
Aker BP begins production from Skarv Satellites in Norwegian Sea

Aker BP has commenced production from the Skarv Satellite Project in the Norwegian Sea, bringing the Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn fields online one …

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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
India’s Russian Oil Imports Slide From Record High as Supply Tightens

India’s crude oil imports from Russia have eased so far this month from July’s record high, as Ukrainian attacks on Russian export infrastructure and competition …

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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
Qatar Loses $24 Billion as LNG Exports Collapse 96%

Six months since the Iran war crippled Qatar’s LNG exports via the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s second-largest liquefied natural gas exporter has lost $24 …

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Electrifying offshore: what is slowing rig electrification?
Offshore Technology • 26 Aug 2026
Electrifying offshore: what is slowing rig electrification?

Energy Technology’s new episode asks why electrification of offshore oil and gas assets has been slow, despite offering decarbonisation wins.

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Equinor starts production at Troll phase three, stage two in North Sea
Offshore Technology • 26 Aug 2026
Equinor starts production at Troll phase three, stage two in North Sea

Equinor has begun production from the Troll Phase 3 stage 2 subsea project in the Norwegian North Sea, bringing additional gas to the Troll A …

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Gunvor considers acquiring Silver Hill gas assets for up to $1.5bn
Offshore Technology • 26 Aug 2026
Gunvor considers acquiring Silver Hill gas assets for up to $1.5bn

Gunvor, a Swiss-based commodities trader, is in early-stage talks to acquire natural gas-producing assets in Texas and Louisiana from US-based Silver Hill Energy Partners for …

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Oilprice.com • 26 Aug 2026
Hormuz Traffic Remains Depressed as Iran and Oman Weigh Temporary Corridor

Vessel traffic at the Strait of Hormuz remains well below recent averages as Iran and Oman discuss a temporary shipping corridor in the key chokepoint …

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