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India's Oil Ministry has pledged to secure energy supplies for consumers as tensions rise in the Middle East.

In response to growing economic concerns due to the shifting dynamics in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran, the South Korean government has elevated its emergency response organization and initiated a crisis management system.

The Syrian Ministry of Energy denies any current shortage of oil derivatives amidst regional tensions and global energy market fluctuations.

A drone attack on an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia was intercepted, resulting in no injuries and only limited fire damage according to the defense ministry.

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged government ministries to proactively prepare countermeasures for various scenarios in light of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims made by Hungary’s Foreign Minister regarding conditions for resuming oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.

Cuban border guards killed four gunmen on a US-registered speedboat amid heightened tensions with the US, according to the Cuban Interior Ministry.

Slovakia's Ministry of Economy announced that Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine are expected to resume on Thursday after a delay.

The Slovak Ministry of Economy announced that Russian oil supply via the 'Druzhba' pipeline through Ukraine is expected to resume on Thursday.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned Hungary and Slovakia for 'ultimatums and blackmail' related to energy supply amid tensions over Russian oil transit.

Ukraine has been threatened by Hungary and Slovakia regarding oil supply, prompting a response from the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Russia's defense ministry claims to have shot down 113 Ukrainian drones targeting an oil refinery during a recent attack.

The Federal Public Ministry recommended suspending environmental licensing phases for oil exploration by Petrobras in the Foz do Amazonas.

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has recommended that Petrobras and the environmental agency Ibama suspend oil exploration licensing at the Amazon Delta and conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment.

Opposition parties in Namibia are rallying against a proposed oil bill that aims to transfer regulatory powers from the Ministry to the Presidency, citing concerns over political interference and corruption.

Namibia's Ministry of Industry raises objections to the acquisition deal between TotalEnergies and Petrobras, citing lack of prior notification and legal requirements for approval.

According to the Russian Ministry of Finance, the budget deficit surged to 1.7 trillion rubles in January, almost half of the Kremlin's annual deficit target, due to a 50% drop in oil and gas revenue and falling prices for Russian oil.

India is considering the option of importing oil from Venezuela amidst ongoing discussions of a trade deal with the US.

The geopolitical standoff over Cuba has begun, with significant changes as Cuba's foreign ministry expressed willingness for respectful dialogue and expanded cooperation with the United States following Trump's announcement of talks with Castro's government.

Russia's Defense Ministry alleges that Ukraine launched drone attacks that targeted Greek-owned oil tankers in the Black Sea, marking an escalation in maritime conflicts in the area.

Russia's Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of attacking a Greek-owned oil tanker in the Black Sea, part of a series of maritime strikes in the region.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that two Ukrainian drones attacked the Kazakh-commissioned oil tanker Matilda in the Black Sea while it was en route from Russia's port of Novorossiysk.

Venezuela's oil ministry and state-run PDVSA announced a joint operation with the United States to return the oil tanker Minerva to Venezuelan waters without any payment or authorization from Venezuelan authorities.

The U.S. is reportedly set to release two Russian crew members of the Marinera oil tanker, following a request from Moscow, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The US has released two Russian crew members from the seized oil tanker ‘Marinera’ following a request from the Kremlin, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the seizure of the oil tanker Bella-1 by U.S. forces in the Atlantic Ocean, describing it as an illegal use of force against a civilian vessel.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the seizure of the oil tanker Bella-1 by U.S. forces in the Atlantic Ocean, describing it as an 'illegal use of force' against a civilian vessel.

Senegal's oil output for 2025 has reached 36.1 million barrels, surpassing its initial prediction of 30.53 million barrels due to successful reservoir responses and operational performance.

The US military seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker ‘Marinera’ in the North Atlantic over alleged violations of US sanctions, according to Russia's Transport Ministry.

Russia's Foreign Ministry has voiced serious concern regarding the US armed forces' seizure of the Marinera oil tanker, condemning the act as a violation of international maritime law.

The UK Ministry of Defence announced its support for the US operation that seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker for violating Iranian sanctions, highlighting military assistance and surveillance provided during the mission.

The Russian Transport Ministry reported that the US military captured the oil tanker 'Marinera' for alleged violations of US sanctions, claiming the interception occurred outside any nation's territorial waters.

India's Ministry of Petroleum has begun requiring refineries to report weekly data on oil imports from Russia and the United States to align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directives.