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President Trump has stated that it's too soon to discuss seizing Iran's oil, differing from the approach taken with Venezuela, indicating a cautious stance towards Iran, which may impact oil market expectations.

The UK Chancellor warns that rising oil prices due to Middle East conflict could lead to higher inflation in the UK, and is calling for de-escalation to mitigate the impact.

Saudi Aramco's CEO warns of catastrophic consequences for the oil market and global economy if the halt to Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic continues, citing severe disruption to oil flows.

Iran has threatened to halt oil exports from the Middle East until the US and Israel stop their attacks, potentially disrupting global oil supplies and causing oil prices to rise.

Bapco Energies has declared force majeure on its operations in Bahrain due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, affecting the country's only refinery.

Azerbaijan and Iran are escalating tensions after a drone attack on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave, with Azerbaijan vowing an 'iron fist response', potentially drawing the country into a wider Middle East conflict.

Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-controlled oil giant, is considering increasing spending and boosting oil output if elevated oil prices persist due to the Middle East conflict.

Qatar has ceased all LNG production following Iranian drone strikes, removing 20% of the world's LNG supply and sending shockwaves through global energy markets.

A fire at Ecuador's largest refinery, Esmeraldas, has disrupted operations, affecting fuel production and potentially impacting global oil prices.

OPEC+ agreed to a modest 206,000 bpd oil output increase in April, despite the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which has disrupted shipments in the Middle East.

The Trump administration has reopened the possibility of offshore oil leasing in California, a move that could have significant environmental impacts and spark opposition from local politicians.

Repsol, a Spanish oil company, revealed a massive $5.4 billion debt owed by Venezuela, primarily for oil and gas supplies, interest payments, and a joint venture with PDVSA.