The Latest Breaking News from Oil

‘Black rain’ falls in Iran as toxic smoke billows from bombed oil depots

Clouds of toxic smoke released into the atmosphere by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran's oil facilities returned to earth in the form of “black rain,” prompting warnings of serious risks to the public.

The Independent UK · Mar 15

Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso set to extend four-decade rule

Congo-Brazzaville holds elections Sunday in a vote expected to extend 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso's more than four decades in power in the oil-rich central African country. Observers say voter turnout could reach a record low.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 15

Government ‘standing by British people’ Miliband says amid fuel duty questions

Ministers have faced calls from their political rivals to U-turn on the planned 1p tax hike in light of the oil price spikes caused by the war.

Evening Standard · Mar 15

UAE Reports Early Sunday Missile Attack As Iran Says US Used Its Territory For Strikes

Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck a major oil facility at the port of Fujairah, sparking a fire and leading authorities to temporarily halt some oil‑loading operations at the strategic export hub.

International Business Times · Mar 15

Trump says US may keep bombing ‘totally demolished’ Iranian oil facility ‘just for fun’

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The Independent UK · Mar 15

Beyond the strait: why attacks on Kharg Island could keep oil prices high

Oil could pass 2008 record of $147.50 a barrel as damage and field closures risk compounding supply shock caused by Iran war

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15

Iran continues strikes on Gulf states day after US threatens oil facilities

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country’s non-US assets.

Euronews · Mar 15

So, what happens during a gas crisis, anyway? Your older relatives have a reason to bring up what could come next

With gas prices up 11%, rationing being debated in California, and a dozen countries already restricting fuel, the 1970s playbook is back. Here's what it looked like then, and what it could look like now.

Fortune · Mar 15

Everyone in the know is using these bestselling Korean skincare buys – and you can snap them up at Amazon

From a bestselling collagen jelly to trending glass-skin face masks, these are the K-beauty buys that need to be on your radar...

Woman & Home · Mar 15

Middle East War Day 16: UAE and other Gulf countries report fresh attacks; Kuwait airport hit

Explosions rocked Dubai as Iran claimed missile and drone strikes on the UAE's Al Dhafra airbase. Kuwait International Airport also reported drone impacts damaging radar, though no injuries occurred. These actions follow Iran's warnings and accusations of UAE ports being used for attacks on its oil facilities, escalating regional tensions.

The Times of India · Mar 15