Slovakian PM Fico says Slovnaft refinery running at full capacity

The Slovakian PM's statement about the Slovnaft refinery operating at full capacity underscores strong supply management in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Apr 2026, 09:33 UTCOn the live feed at 09:13 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Efforts to extend US-Iran ceasefire has made progress, AP reports citing official; mediators aim to extend the ceasefire (due to expire Apr 22) for at least another two weeks; both sides gave an “in principle agreement” to extend the ceasefire

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US Treasury has begun quietly asking private credit firms to submit information detailing their business models and ties to the regulated financial system, according to multiple sources cited by Punchbowl

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Slovakian PM Fico says Slovnaft refinery running at full capacity

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[MARKET UPDATE] USD picks up, crude lifts, while stocks and fixed slip on wider reporting of the WaPo article re. additional US troops to the Middle East

09:10

China’s State Council says temporary measures, including suspending approvals or filings, may be used to address industries facing severe disorderly competition

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This could have implications for energy prices, especially if it signals resilience in local production amidst European energy concerns. Traders should monitor further developments as they relate to overall supply dynamics and potential impacts on oil prices.

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