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Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the Gulf How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? The Australian government has announced a temporary downgrade in the country’s fuel quality standards, a move designed to put an extra 100m litres a month into the system. Federal energy minister Chris Bowen told parliament that in order to assist with putting downward pressure on prices, the government would allow a 60-day change to allow higher sulfur levels in fuel. While Australian fuel consumption has not changed, this will help relieve pressure on distribution chains disrupted by elevated demand. The government has been unequivocal – this additional supply must help the people who need it, including farmers, fishers and regional communities. Continue reading...

Indian oil to get safe passage through Hormuz after Jaishankar's call to Iran  India Today

Oil prices continue to surge despite the International Energy Agency's plans to release 400m barrels into the market.

Three crew members were "believed to be trapped" aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the vessel's owner said. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck the Thai-registered Mayuree Naree, as well as a Liberia-flagged vessel, in the strait because the ships had ignored "warnings". The Thai ship was struck Wednesday morning while transiting through the Gulf waterway, after departing Khalifa port in the United Arab Emirates.

Five vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines  Yahoo

Unidentified projectile hits ship near UAE's Jebel Ali, UKMTO says An unidentified projectile struck a container ship 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali in the UAE, causing a small fire, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Thursday. "All crew are reported safe... No environmental impact has been reported at this time," the agency added.

Strait of Hormuz disruption: Iranian oil continues to flow at a 'near-normal' pace  MSN

Oman evacuates vessels from key oil export terminal: Report Oman has evacuated all vessels from its main oil export terminal at Mina Al Fahal as a precautionary measure, Bloomberg reported.  The terminal, which sits outside the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, is one of the few remaining ports where crude from the region can be shipped to global markets.

Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter. The 46-year-old, whose small ship was struck by a pair of missiles this week in the Strait of Hormuz, is the only seafarer from the Philippines known to be missing in the Middle East war, the government says.

Strait of Hormuz closure creating energy shortfall  Alaska's News Source

Iran may have laid sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what that could mean for the war  CBC

Oil executive expects gas prices to rise as Iran conflict stretches on  KOMO

Saudi Arabia blocks another drone heading towards Shaybah oil field Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone heading towards the Shaybah oil field on Thursday, the spokesperson for the country's defence ministry said in a post on X. The Kingdom on Wednesday noted it blocked several drones targeting the facility, which is crucial to the country's oil production.

Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for strengthening the country’s ability to withstand “hardship” amid regional war.

Bahrain says Iranian assault targeted fuel tanks at Muharraq facility Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said that Iranian attacks targeted fuel tanks at a facility in the city of Muharraq. "The competent authorities are taking the required procedures," it added.

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Energy from the Sun Doesn’t Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz  The Santa Barbara Independent

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Thai-flagged carrier hit in Strait of Hormuz  WAFB

Iranian oil flows through Strait of Hormuz even as Gulf neighbors' exports shut  Reuters