Oil stocks in US strategic petroleum reserve fall to lowest level since 1982: Stocks of crude oil in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 282 ...
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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Done Holding Back on Russian Oil Refineries: Ukraine lifted its ban on strikes against Russian oil refinery targets after a three-day ...
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Key FactsZelensky Announces Ukraine Will Resume Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
- Zelensky said Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from Washington.
- Zelensky said US counterparts warned Ukrainian military officials that continued strikes could limit intelligence sharing.
- Zelensky warned that Starlink restrictions could cause many deaths amid Russian attacks on cities and energy facilities.
- Ukraine received no advance warning from Western partners during Russia’s ballistic attacks on October 12 and 13, Zelensky said.
The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done— Zelensky told the Financial Times in an interview in London.
Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India on Tuesday, days after President ...
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Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion
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Key FactsUkraine attacks Russia with more than 1,000 drones
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions, annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
- Zelensky said U.S.-Ukraine intelligence sharing had resumed after being interrupted for a period of time.
- In the week after Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, Zelensky reported 76 Russian attacks on energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Lithuanian authorities reported a drone in the Pasvalys area; a moving car was damaged, and no injuries were reported.
We can’t compare me and Putin. He’s aggressor. He occupied us. He killed adults and children, his soldiers. He’s a terrorist. And that’s why I hope that President Trump will be very clear with this position.— Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press cited in The Globe and Mail article, condemning Putin and calling for a clear stance from Trump.
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Zelensky Offers Halt Russian Oil Strikes in Exchange for Patriot Missiles: As tensions between Ukraine and the US deepen, President Zelensky says Kyiv could stop ...
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Drones Hit St. Petersburg Oil Terminals, VK Data Center, and Bridge: Drone strikes early Sunday morning, Oct. 18, hit two St. Petersburg oil terminals ...
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Bank of Canada sees sharply higher inflation outlook as oil surges, Macklem says: The Bank of Canada expects to raise its quarterly inflation forecast ...
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Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
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OpinionEDITORIAL: Issues should dominate as campaigns kick-off: Nigerians expect the presidential candidates to come up with governance frameworks that would checkmate ...
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Iran says oil tanker catches fire after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of ...
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Two Russian oil refineries were hit by Ukrainian drones, after Kyiv launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war ... Show more

Hooters' last location on Long Island, in Farmingdale, sold to Bolla Oil: Bolla Market, under Bolla Oil, has been expanding its presence in the region for nearly ...
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WATCH | Flames engulf St Petersburg oil sites as Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia
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Russia targets Kyiv with ballistic missiles, strikes energy facilities, Ukraine says
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Jon Stewart Sounds Alarm on Donald Trump’s ‘Insane’ Putin Deal: Stewart unpacked Trump’s “illogical” sweetheart deal with Russia.
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Key FactsJon Stewart Stays With ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2028
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Comedy Central announced that Stewart will host Mondays through 2028 and continue serving as executive producer.
- He will continue working with News Team members Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Troy Iwata, and Grace Kuhlenschmid.
- The company said the show reached an eight-year Q3 viewership high and ranked first among cable programs across social media in 2026.
- Stewart had previously voiced doubts about staying and personal misgivings over Ellison’s relationship with Trump.
Just one guy controls all of the media—what could go wrong?— Jon Stewart, on his Weekly Show podcast, joking about media consolidation under the ownership of David Ellison
Dawn Business : The government on Monday cut the price of petrol by Rs5.16 per litre, and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.69.
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Trump team defends Russia energy moves but offers contradictory reasons: Republicans have begun breaking with Trump over Russia policy.
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Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg kills one, sets refinery ablaze: A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg ...
france24.com/en/europe/20261018-ukraine-sets-saint-petersburg-refinery-ablaze-in-large-scale-drone-attack

Californians have gotten used to paying more for gas than anyone in the United States, but when you think about it for a second, it doesn’t make much sense ... Show more

Oil prices are still poised for a 'super spike': Energy analyst explains
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The Iran war has cost the average U.S. household the equivalent of almost $2,000, and the energy portion goes up $50 a week, top economist says
fortune.com/2026/10/17/iran-war-cost-us-household-2000-energy-prices-interest-rates-military-spending/

Paid articlePaywallVice President JD Vance told Tony Dokoupil that the U.S. has “won decisively” in Iran by destroying the country’s nuclear program ... Show more

Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal - The Latest: Donald Trump’s deal to buy Russian diesel has been met with fury from Volodymyr ...
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St. Petersburg oil facilities ablaze as Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/18/nation/st-petersburg-oil-facilities-ablaze-ukraine-launches-more-than-1000-drones-russia/

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said an oil tanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine while ... Show more

'We're Done': Ukraine Resumes Strikes On Russian Oil Refineries
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Inflation jumps to 3.7% as gas and diesel prices squeeze consumers ahead of the midterms
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Alberta’s referendum: Why Canada’s oil-rich province is weighing separation: Alberta is voting on a historic referendum that could change its future ...
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IEA says total oil stock release will exceed 400 million barrels: The International Energy Agency said on Thursday that the total amount of stocks to be ...
reuters.com/business/energy/iea-says-total-oil-stock-release-will-exceed-400-million-barrels-2026-10-15/

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi assures Kenyans of steady fuel supplies despite Middle East conflicts disrupting global petroleum shipments.
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Oil slips as Trump's sanction waiver may lead to more Russian fuel supplies: Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-slips-trumps-sanction-waiver-may-lead-more-russian-fuel-supplies-2026-10-18/

OpinionAI isn’t Asia’s only game in town: As doubts mount over Asia's AI boom, some of the region's strongest returns are building far from the hype ...
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Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions: President faces criticism over decision to delay sanctions and tariffs on Russia
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-10-18-rubio-says-trump-to-take-up-to-60-days-to-weigh-russia-sanctions/
Trump Halts Sweeping Russia Sanctions Days Before They Take Effect, Citing US National Interest
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The government on Friday reduced the price of petrol by Rs3.93 per litre, but left that of high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged at Rs396.96 ... Show more
The energy sector is heating up: The oil price is giving energy company stocks a boost. The sector is in high demand amid geopolitical risks and supply ...
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Watch live: Ukraine is ‘dependent’ on Starlink for intercepting Russian drones, Zelensky says
france24.com/en/europe/20261016-live-trump-calls-renewed-ukraine-attacks-on-russian-oil-refineries-a-disgrace

Putin Admits Moscow Failed to Anticipate Ukrainian Strikes on Major E-Commerce Hubs
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/putin-admits-moscow-failed-to-anticipate-ukrainian-strikes-on-major-e-commerce-hubs-23493

Niger has given Chinese oil companies 45 days to return an estimated 3,000 billion FCFA ($5.2 billion) in crude oil export revenues, according to authorities ... Show more
Oil hits five-month high of $110 on new escalation in Middle East: Brent prices jump on reports that Saudi Arabia-led forces intercepted and destroyed missiles ...
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Paid articlePaywallYemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
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Oil heads for weekly gain with Mideast supply risks: Oil prices eased on Friday but were heading for weekly gains on the uncertainty over Middle East supplies ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/oil-edges-down-investors-weigh-possible-us-sanctions-shadow-fleet-2026-10-16/

The government has taken notice of the alleged hoarding of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to create an artificial shortage ahead of winter and directed all ... Show more
Trump says "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is "getting ready to begin"
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The Trump administration is considering easing sanctions on so-called shadow fleet vessels that have transported oil and petroleum products from countries ... Show more
How Aramco learned to keep pumping oil under fire: When attack drones struck Saudi Aramco's biggest oil pipeline last month, satellite images showed one of its ...
reuters.com/business/energy/how-aramco-learned-keep-pumping-oil-under-fire-2026-10-15/

Saudi Aramco headquarters suffered extensive damage in Houthi attack, sources say
reuters.com/world/middle-east/aramcos-dhahran-hq-suffered-extensive-damage-tuesdays-attack-sources-say-2026-10-14/

PetroChina set for record trading profit as war upends market, sources say: SINGAPORE — PetroChina is poised for a record year in trading profits ...
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Here’s how much more you could pay for petrol and diesel in November: Rising oil prices and a weaker rand are driving under-recoveries
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OpinionOpinion | Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All: The president’s arrangement to import Russian diesel fuel is one more example of how he has sold out ...
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An administrative building belonging to Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco in the eastern city of Dhahran was attacked ... Show more
Key FactsReport: Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- The live blog summarized developments in the US-Israel war on Iran on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- The headline reported that the Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia.
- A caption showed smoke during a reported Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital.
- The live page was closed, while coverage continues elsewhere.
Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From New Sanctions Legislation: President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related U.S. sanctions and tariffs days before they ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/17/trump-signs-order-exempting-russia-from-new-sanctions-legislation-a94012

MAGA Lawmaker Crashes Out After Crowd Laughs At His Excuse For Diesel Prices: Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) elicited audible laughter during a recent debate for ...
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Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as relations with Trump sour: Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region early Thursday ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-resumes-attacks-on-russian-oil-refineries-as-relations-with-trump-sour

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev expressed support for the diesel deal struck by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ... Show more
Live - EU summit: Leaders spar over next budget amid deep divisions
Live - EU summit: Leaders spar over next budget amid deep divisions

Key FactsEU Summit Weighs Energy Prices and Disputed Long-Term Budget
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on 15 October for a two-day summit.
- Oil remains above US$100 per barrel despite a G7-wide release; gas is at its highest level since winter 2022.
- Different national circumstances and the phenomenon’s global scope make a single solution impossible.
- Six fiscally conservative states oppose 17 countries seeking more spending and rejecting rebates in the EU budget debate.
You know what is our problem right now in Europe? High fuel prices. Any step in reducing fuel prices and to guarantee our competitiveness, we appreciate.— Rumen Radev, Bulgarian Prime Minister; said at the EU summit in Brussels.
Diesel's surge is starting to push other prices around. Here's how: From freight to food, consumers are set to feel the heat as surging diesel prices drive up ...
reuters.com/business/diesels-surge-is-starting-push-other-prices-around-heres-how-2026-10-15/

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy defies Trump with Russian refinery strikes: Ukraine will no longer abide by US President Donald Trump’s demands not to strike Russian oil ...
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Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on oil facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, hitting a petroleum station in Sanaa ... Show more

Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after claiming they targeted Aramco
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