Kuwait Defense says targeting a refinery belonging to the Petroleum Corporation resulted in a fire that was controlled, Al Jazeera reports
Every headline is on the live feed 20 minutes before this site.
Russia offered to halt intel sharing with Iran if US cuts Ukraine intel, Politico reports; US rejected the proposal
US President Trump says "you just watch", "Cuba's seen better days"
Kuwait Defense says targeting a refinery belonging to the Petroleum Corporation resulted in a fire that was controlled, Al Jazeera reports
JPM estimates that Qatar's headline GDP could contract by 9% in 2026 after Ras Laffan LNG site attack
US President Trump touts military operation against Iranian regime
On the Newsquawk feed at , 20 minutes before this page.
Context
This incident involving Kuwait Defense targeting a refinery indicates a potential escalation in regional tensions, particularly in the energy sector. The immediate impact on crude oil prices may be influenced by perceptions of supply risks, although the fire being controlled suggests the situation may not lead to a long-term disruption. Traders should monitor the geopolitical landscape closely, as any further developments could heighten volatility in oil and related markets.
Related headlines
- CRUDE WRAP: WTI (X6) SETTLES USD 3.44 HIGHER AT USD 101.41/BBL; BRENT (Z6) SETTLES USD 3.94 HIGHER AT USD 109.86/BBL1 day ago
- Russian President Envoy Dmitriev says Russia and the US discussed in the Arctic and LNG1 day ago
- Russia has reportedly doubled its attacks on Naftogaz facilities in 2026, sources say; Ukraine's 2026 gas consumption is seen falling by 1BCM after Russian strikes on business infrastructure1 day ago
- Germany's Upper House approves the further release of oil stocks following the G7 agreement1 day ago
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says that he sees no obstacles to direct diesel shipments from Russia to the US, adding that restrictions have been lifted, TASS reports1 day ago
- EU Council President Costa says that it is not the time to put relief on Russia sanctions1 day ago
- US Market Wrap: Stocks hit as AI growth concerns weigh on sentiment 1 day ago
- TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (Z6) SETTLE 2+ TICKS LOWER AT 105-14+1 day ago
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says the gasoline shortage on the Russian market currently is about 5%, Interfax reports; The global oil market is unbalanced, experienced shock, and has a significant supply deficit; the imbalance is estimated at 4-6mln barrels1 day ago
- Saudi Civil Defence says a warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in the Jazan1 day ago
- Two rockets were launched from the city of Tabriz in western Iran, Sabreen reports; Two missiles fired from Iran towards the Strait of Hormuz1 day ago
- US Centcom says US has helped ship over 100mln bbls through Hormuz in the past seven days1 day ago
- Indian shipping official says a crude oil tanker was targeted by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz; official also notes the Romania incident on October 14th1 day ago
- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says that Saudi Arabia is yet to respond to the Iran response on mediation efforts relating to Yemen1 day ago
- Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says Iran is ready to help peacefully resolve issues between Saudi Arabia and Yemen; has always been ready to use best efforts to help resolve the conflict1 day ago
- US President Trump says Israel has been helpful to Saudi Arabia1 day ago
- US President Trump says he wants the Russia/Ukraine war ended; on Zelensky/Ukraine, says at some point I'll release details; I think it's good; will get a deal on nuclear arms with Russia and China1 day ago
- EU Council President says Russia actions point to escalation1 day ago
- US Preisdent Trump reiterates oil prices are going to come down very soon1 day ago
- US President Trump, when asked about the Ukraine starlink slowdown, says i did not slow it down1 day ago
The feed had this first.
Use the Platform