Middle East

Many carriers are keeping suspensions in place

Most refiners have already completed their orders for June and July

Markets are pricing in a normalisation in Hormuz flows, but observers say the process could take around six months

The Middle East conflict reveals how the Asian giant has become the stabilising force for commodity prices

Iran, though battered militarily and economically, could end up with greater leverage

One has to take into account global events and how that may impact a company, he adds

Recent moves feel ‘like two or three steps forward and one step back’, says one analyst

The ongoing volatility has created opportunities for independent energy trader Vitol and its peers

Higher installation costs are expected to trickle down to consumers