Geopolitical tensions are driving oil price increases and affecting refining operations on the Gulf coast, while bombardments target Russian oil depots.
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Updated Jul 20
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Geopolitical tensions are driving oil price increases and affecting refining operations on the Gulf coast, while bombardments target Russian oil depots.
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Gulf coast oil refining concerns meet Russian oil depot bombardments amid global tensions.1 source
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geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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