Geopolitical Risk
From civil wars in Libya and Syria to political stasis in Kuwait and the economic embargo against Qatar, the Middle East’s geopolitical situation is always fraught with risk. The addition of rapidly expanding youthful populations straining against the restrictions imposed by staid leaderships creates further avenues for instability.
28 Apr, 2023
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Sudan Violence Hits Fujairah?
Sudan and South Sudan are modest crude producers, but their output is highly prized by Fujairah’s refiners who produce LSFO for the regional bunkering market.
Fujairah Imports Of Crude From Sudan (‘000 b/d)
5 May, 2023
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Iran Seizes Second Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
Markets have been unperturbed by Iran’s move to seize two oil tankers around the Strait of Hormuz over the past week. While Iran is unlikely to risk a major escalation, further tit-for-tat seizures are likely if the US looks to tighten enforcement of its sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
Key Saudi/UAE Oil Export Infrastructure
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