Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil in April through Strait of Hormuz Published 16 May, 2026 12:39pm Iraq plans to engage with OPEC to boost the country’s production and export capacity
Oil prices rise more than 3% amid fears of renewed US-Iran combat Updated 15 May, 2026 10:30pm HOUSTON: Oil prices gained more than 3% on Friday, climbing over $3 a barrel after comments from U.S. President...
Oil prices dip after Iran says some vessels are crossing Hormuz Updated 14 May, 2026 10:33pm NEW YORK: Crude oil futures dipped slightly on Thursday after Iran’s state media said about 30 vessels had crossed...
Oil prices rise 3% as Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support" Updated 11 May, 2026 11:21pm Brent crude futures were up $3.17, or 3.13%, at $104.46 a barrel at 12:15 p.m. EDT
Iran seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman, state media says Published 08 May, 2026 04:52pm The Barbados-flagged tanker was carrying Iranian oil, says Iran's army
Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz Published 07 May, 2026 06:58pm UAE’s ADNOC managed to export at least 4 million barrels of its Upper Zakum crude and 2 million barrels of Das crude on four tankers
Russia, Ukraine drones kill four, hit oil tankers Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am KYIV, (Ukraine): Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed three people across the country, while Ukrainian attacks...
Convoy of tankers is seen leaving Gulf, vessel tracking data shows Published 18 Apr, 2026 12:26pm The group comprised four liquefied petroleum gas carriers and chemical tankers, with more tankers following from the Gulf
Strait still in global focus Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am That at least three ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid US and Iran blockades yesterday...
Oil tankers, including Pakistan-linked vessels, steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:40am Pakistan-flagged tankers Shalamar and Khairpur entered the Gulf on Sunday
Three tankers cross Hormuz near Oman Published 04 Apr, 2026 07:25am LONDON: Three tankers, including one co-owned by a Japanese company, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday by...
Trump tells wary public in prime-time address that Iran war goals nearly accomplished Updated 02 Apr, 2026 07:37am Trump says conflict winding down - but does not commit to timeline
Is Pakistan braced for next shock? Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am Iran War is not confined within the Middle East, its aftershocks are traveling through oil tankers, fertilizer...
Iran warns against wider war Published 16 Mar, 2026 04:51am TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday warned countries against getting involved in its war with the United States and Israel, after...
Three ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz Updated 02 Mar, 2026 09:24am One ship, off the coast of Oman, was struck by an unknown projectile above the waterline
Ukraine urges EU to take action against Russian ‘shadow fleet’ Published 28 Jan, 2026 11:34pm The Ukrainian presidency’s special representative for sanctions, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, also said work was still needed on Western components found in Russian weapons
US seizes vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say Updated 21 Dec, 2025 11:31am Noem confirmed the Coast Guard seized a tanker that was last docked in Venezuela
Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump ‘blockade’ Published 18 Dec, 2025 07:26am CARACAS: Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that crude oil exports were not impacted by US...
Oil rises as Trump’s Venezuela blockade stokes uncertainty Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:02am LONDON/NEW YORK: Oil prices rallied more than 1percent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered what he...
AUTOCOM pushes for safer oil tankers, recalls Bahawalpur tragedy Updated 19 Sep, 2025 07:17am KARACHI: Automobile Corporation of Pakistan (AUTOCOM) hosted a technical training conference on the safe carriage of...
UK sanctions 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:09am LONDON: Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet, in a bid to disrupt the...
Countrywide strike: Govt to hold talks with OTCA, OCAC representatives today Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am ISLAMABAD: The newly-appointed secretary petroleum has scheduled a meeting with the representatives of the Oil...
OTCA stops oil supply to the whole country Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am ISLAMABAD: The Oil Tankers Contractors Association (OTCA) stopped oil supply on Monday to the whole country as part...
VLSFO margin declines Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining margin for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil dropped over 30% in February compared to the...
AC returns reference about corruption in Nandipur plant to NAB Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:02am LAHORE: Accountability Court on Monday returned a reference for placing it before a court of competent jurisdiction...
PNSC acquires 2 second-hand Aframax tankers Updated 06 Aug, 2022 12:02pm Following the purchase, PNSC’s carrying capacity will increase to 107,123 metric tons
Bosphorus sea trade unaffected by Ukraine war, sanctions Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am At the gates of the Black Sea, trade is in full swing as freighters and oil tankers sail from the heart of Istanbul...
Greece urges global action to free Iran-held tankers Published 02 Jun, 2022 05:55pm PIRAEUS: The Greek government and shipping industry on Thursday called for a global mobilisation to free the crews...
Iran Revolutionary Guards say seized two Greek tankers in Gulf Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized two Greek oil tankers in the Gulf Friday, days after Athens confirmed ...
Iran says thwarts new pirate attack on one of its tankers Published 02 Nov, 2021 12:49pm TEHRAN: Pirates attempted to seize an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden in the second such incident in a...