Kuwait's KPC says the crew has extinguished the fire at Al Salmi oil tanker, following an Iranian attack, and no oil spill was reported

The successful extinguishing of the fire on the Al Salmi oil tanker after an Iranian attack mitigates immediate concerns about a significant oil spill or broader supply disruptions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 31 Mar 2026, 10:26 UTCOn the live feed at 10:06 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Kuwait's KPC says the crew has extinguished the fire at Al Salmi oil tanker, following an Iranian attack, and no oil spill was reported

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However, ongoing tensions in the region could still impact market sentiment and contribute to volatility in crude prices, particularly WTI. Traders should monitor further developments closely as they may affect risk perception and energy prices.

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