Australia's Energy Minister reports that a fire at Viva Energy's (VEA AT) refinery is still not under control, while diesel and jet fuel output continues, but refinery fire may hit petrol production more

The ongoing fire at Viva Energy's refinery in Australia is a potential concern for gasoline production, which could tighten supply amid steady diesel and jet fuel output.

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Israeli warplanes carried out a strike on the town of Shihabiya in southern Lebanon

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Australia's Energy Minister reports that a fire at Viva Energy's (VEA AT) refinery is still not under control, while diesel and jet fuel output continues, but refinery fire may hit petrol production more

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Iranian politician affiliated with Resistance Front of Islamic Iran, Mohsen Rezaei says they will not leave the Strait of Hormuz until the full realisation of Iran's rights, adds that this time, Iran has set preconditions

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If the situation worsens and significantly impacts petrol production, we might see upward pressure on gasoline prices, especially given the current supply-demand dynamics in the commodities market. Traders should monitor crude oil and gasoline futures for potential volatility as this situation develops.

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