O governo brasileiro prorrogou o subsídio de R$ 0,44 por litro da gasolina por mais 30 dias, a partir de 26 de maio, devido ao agravamento da guerra no Oriente Médio e à alta do preço do petróleo. O subsídio de R$ 1,12 por litro do diesel também foi estendido por 60 dias.
O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, declarou que danos a navios ou cargas marítimas serão pagos com recursos iranianos sob controle americano. A ameaça segue avisos anteriores de bombardear infraestrutura iraniana em caso de ataques no Estreito de Ormuz, gerando retaliação do Irã.
Los ataques de los hutíes de Yemen a buques en el mar Rojo han disparado el precio del Brent por encima de los 100 dólares, revirtiendo el optimismo de junio. Esto amenaza la estabilidad de los mercados globales, con caídas en Bolsas y alzas en la deuda, y reaviva el temor a un nuevo shock energético e inflación.
India plans to expand its strategic petroleum reserves with a second phase, adding 6.5 million tonnes of crude oil storage at new facilities in Odisha and Karnataka. The Rs 14,527 crore project will use a public-private partnership model to enhance national energy security and reduce supply risks.
O dólar fechou no menor nível desde 2 de junho, impulsionado pela valorização do petróleo, fluxo de capital estrangeiro e juros altos no Brasil. A Bolsa brasileira avançou mais de 2%, superando 177 mil pontos, enquanto o petróleo subiu devido a tensões no Oriente Médio.
A Guarda Revolucionária do Irã atacou instalações da Amazon no Bahrein e bases dos EUA no Kuwait e Jordânia. Os EUA retaliaram com ataques a alvos iranianos, enquanto Trump ameaçou o complexo nuclear iraniano. A escalada elevou o preço do petróleo e a tensão no Oriente Médio.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that government measures are stabilizing the fuel market, leading to lifted retail restrictions, more operational filling stations, and shrinking queues. Despite improvements, the situation remains tense in some regions, with focus on supplying agricultural producers and northern Russia.
As forças americanas atacaram o Irã pelo nono dia consecutivo, enquanto o Irã relatou a explosão de dois petroleiros no Estreito de Ormuz e alegou ter atacado bases dos EUA na Jordânia, Kuwait e Síria. O conflito intensifica-se após o colapso de um cessar-fogo, elevando os preços do petróleo e a tensão regional.
La Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán reporta dos petroleros incendiados y detenidos en el estrecho de Ormuz tras una explosión, advirtiendo sobre rutas peligrosas. Simultáneamente, la Armada británica informa de un buque cisterna alcanzado por un proyectil cerca de Omán, con la tripulación evacuada.
Renewed US attacks on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and driving prices above $100, risking inflation and recession. China, the world's largest oil buyer, is unlikely to use its strategic reserves to cushion prices, a move that could prolong the conflict.
A escalada da guerra no Oriente Médio, iniciada em 28 de fevereiro, revela o fracasso de um acordo entre Irã e EUA. Ataques mútuos aumentaram, com o Irã visando bases dos EUA e infraestruturas civis, e os EUA atacando infraestruturas iranianas, incluindo uma usina nuclear. Especialistas criticam a estratégia americana e a validade do acordo.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is increasingly at risk of failing to respond to future energy crises due to its aging infrastructure and record-low crude oil inventories, with withdrawal and refill capabilities significantly diminished.
Public transport fares have significantly increased across Pakistan following a substantial hike in petroleum prices. Transport operators cite rising fuel costs, leading to higher minimum fares, increased freight charges, and additional luggage fees, exacerbating inflationary pressures.
A pesar de las alarmas por la disrupción en el mercado petrolero tras el cierre del Estrecho de Ormuz, la crisis energética ha sido menos severa de lo anticipado. Factores como reservas estratégicas, mayor producción de GNL y eficiencia energética han mitigado el impacto, superando el trance más duro.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that demand for natural gas fuel and vehicles running on it has increased, making the conversion of transport to gas particularly relevant. He highlighted its environmental friendliness and lower cost compared to petroleum products.
ONGC's board has approved the development of a 1.75 million tonne strategic petroleum reserve at Mangaluru, enhancing India's emergency crude oil storage capacity amidst global turmoil and reliance on imports.
Navios-tanque de GLP e petróleo passaram pelo Estreito de Ormuz, mas o tráfego diário geral diminuiu. Empresas de navegação e governos monitoram a rota após ataques iranianos e retaliações dos EUA, com embarcações desligando transponders.
O tráfego de navios no Estreito de Ormuz, vital para o comércio global de petróleo, registrou queda nesta semana. A diminuição ocorre em meio à escalada de tensões entre EUA e Irã, com empresas de navegação e governos monitorando a situação de perto.
India's petroleum product exports may rise 25% by FY25, reaching $44.4 billion, driven by Indian Oil Corporation's (IOCL) expansion. New capacity by December 2026 will boost exports, despite India importing 90% of its crude oil.
India's Petroleum Ministry clarified that E20 petrol is costlier to produce than pure petrol currently but has protected consumers from volatile oil prices and enhanced energy security. The ministry refuted claims of engine damage or significant mileage reduction from E20 fuel.
India offers some of the world's cheapest petrol, with ethanol blending a key factor in keeping consumer prices low. This strategy reduces dependence on volatile global crude oil prices, as farmers' ethanol has fixed annual prices. The Middle East conflict has driven up international oil prices, impacting other nations.
ONGC has approved a 1.75 MMT expansion of the strategic petroleum reserve at Mangaluru, Karnataka. This move significantly enhances India's energy security, adding to existing reserves and increasing total oil storage capacity to approximately seventy-four days, following global supply chain disruptions.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that E25 (petrol with 25% ethanol) is currently only being tested and no decision has been made regarding its rollout. He emphasized that scientific studies and stakeholder consultations will precede any decision, dismissing ongoing speculation.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest point since 1983, with 319.5 million barrels, due to ongoing releases and renewed US-Iran tensions impacting global oil supply concerns and prices. Despite US oil production increases, global commodity trading means geopolitical events like those in the Strait of Hormuz can still affect US prices.
