Cyprus Energy Minister says EU Ministers confirmed today that the EU energy supply remains relatively safeguarded from Iran war impact; EU energy ministers agreed that measures to address crisis must be coordinated

The confirmation from EU energy ministers that the energy supply remains safeguarded despite tensions related to Iran is significant, as it suggests resilience in the European energy market.

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US President Trump considers ending Congress's two-week recess for a rare special session to end the DHS shutdown

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EU Energy Commissioner Jorgenson says Iran war has added EUR 14bln to EU fossil fuel import bill so far; we see tightening in diesel and jet fuel market; energy consequences of Iran war will not be short-lived

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Cyprus Energy Minister says EU Ministers confirmed today that the EU energy supply remains relatively safeguarded from Iran war impact; EU energy ministers agreed that measures to address crisis must be coordinated

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Inpex will supply Japan with fossil fuels from Australia on a priority basis as the Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens shipments from the Middle East, Nikkei reports

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Vale (VALE) base metals CEO says do not see any impact on the nickel business due to sulphur disruption as we generate our own production from Ontario

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EU ministers said that stronger coordination is needed at the EU level on gas storage to avoid causing price spikes.
EU member states highlighted the need for caution is use of strategic oil reserves.

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However, the call for stronger coordination on gas storage indicates potential vulnerabilities that could exacerbate price volatility in the event of escalated conflict. Traders should consider this as a sign that while the immediate impact may be limited, the groundwork is being laid for future price stability measures, particularly in the commodities space.

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