Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
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56% Bias Score
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela's Oil Exports to Spain Surge Amid Political Uncertainty
Venezuela more than doubled its crude oil exports to Spain in 2024, reaching over three million tons—primarily delivered to Repsol to settle debts and for services provided—amidst a backdrop of contested elections and potential international sanctions.
Venezuela's Oil Exports to Spain Surge Amid Political Uncertainty
Venezuela more than doubled its crude oil exports to Spain in 2024, reaching over three million tons—primarily delivered to Repsol to settle debts and for services provided—amidst a backdrop of contested elections and potential international sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
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56% Bias Score
Disabled Oil Tanker Eventin Faces Storm in Baltic Sea
The Panama-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, is disabled in the Baltic Sea due to a power outage, facing worsening storm conditions; additional tugboats and experts secured its position, but long-term implications are uncertain due to its association with Russia's sanctioned s...
Disabled Oil Tanker Eventin Faces Storm in Baltic Sea
The Panama-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, is disabled in the Baltic Sea due to a power outage, facing worsening storm conditions; additional tugboats and experts secured its position, but long-term implications are uncertain due to its association with Russia's sanctioned s...
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40% Bias Score
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
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36% Bias Score
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
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36% Bias Score
US Sanctions Target Russia's "Shadow Fleet", Aiming to Curb Oil Revenue
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on January 10th, targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of nearly 200 oil tankers and impacting companies like Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz; experts believe this will significantly hurt Russia's oil revenue, crucial for funding its war in Ukraine.
US Sanctions Target Russia's "Shadow Fleet", Aiming to Curb Oil Revenue
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on January 10th, targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of nearly 200 oil tankers and impacting companies like Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz; experts believe this will significantly hurt Russia's oil revenue, crucial for funding its war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Aids Tanker in Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'
Germany assisted a tanker in the Baltic Sea suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent oil sanctions, following recent US, UK, and EU sanctions targeting nearly 300 Russian energy vessels.
Germany Aids Tanker in Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'
Germany assisted a tanker in the Baltic Sea suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent oil sanctions, following recent US, UK, and EU sanctions targeting nearly 300 Russian energy vessels.
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44% Bias Score
US Sanctions Target Russian Oil Sector, Limited Economic Impact Expected
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, along with 30 subsidiaries, 183 oil tankers, two insurance firms, and other entities, impacting their operations and potentially weakening the ruble.
US Sanctions Target Russian Oil Sector, Limited Economic Impact Expected
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, along with 30 subsidiaries, 183 oil tankers, two insurance firms, and other entities, impacting their operations and potentially weakening the ruble.
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52% Bias Score
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score