Policy decisions regarding fossil fuels are causing disruptions to oil flow from the Middle East, tied to geopolitical stability.
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Policy decisions regarding fossil fuels are causing disruptions to oil flow from the Middle East, tied to geopolitical stability.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Escalation of attacks in the Middle East involving Iranian targets in Iraqi bases, a drone hitting a US-owned tanker, and Saudi Arabia joining strikes alongside the US.Sub-event
- Joint strikes were conducted in Iraqi provinces, while Iran actions simultaneously risked strategic oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
- The region is the operational base for the industry.Sub-event
- Lobbying efforts have revived talks regarding a carbon tax, involving the International Maritime Organization, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia.Sub-event
- IRENA noted heavily subsidized energy tariffs in Iraq, which supplies up to 40 percent of the gas needed for power stations.Sub-event
- SLB secured a large six-well drilling contract in Iraq on August 12, 2025.Sub-event
- Chevron re-established its presence in Iraq's energy sector and plans to develop the Balad oilfield.Sub-event
- OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia, consider raising oil production quotas for the group.Sub-event
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Policy decisions are disrupting oil flow from the Middle East, linking production to geopolitical stability.1 source
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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