Attack on Iran’s Lavan Island refinery left no casualties; fuel supply and distribution network remain stable, Iran's oil ministry says

The reported attack on Iran's Lavan Island refinery, while potentially concern-inducing for oil markets, has not resulted in casualties and the Iranian oil ministry assures that fuel supply and distribution remain stable.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Apr 2026, 10:20 UTCOn the live feed at 10:00 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This implies that while geopolitical risks are elevated, the immediate impact on oil supply could be limited, mitigating fears of significant disruptions in the short term.

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