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azernews.azbusiness7 days ago
Georgia to Develop Anaklia Port Under State Landlord Model After Chinese Consortium Exit
The Georgian government announced July 6 that it will build and operate the Anaklia Deep Sea Port itself after a Chinese consortium exited the project. Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said the state will retain ownership while seeking multiple partners.
revolver.newsbusiness18 days ago
Oman Says Ships in Strait of Hormuz May Face New Navigation and Environmental Fees
Oman informed European officials that vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz could incur new navigation and environmental service fees. The country also stated there is no return to pre-war conditions in the waterway.
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The Hillpolitics19 days ago
Gasoline Prices Remain Elevated as Crude Oil Returns to Pre-War Levels
National average gasoline prices stood at $3.90 per gallon on Friday, nearly $1 above late February levels, while the U.S. benchmark WTI crude oil traded near $69 per barrel. The gap follows a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding that reopened the Strait of Hormuz after earlier…
theiranproject.comfinance20 days ago
Shipping Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Rises After U.S.-Iran Deal
Transits reached the highest weekly total since February as vessels moved stored crude. An attack on a container ship off Oman prompted the United Nations to pause its evacuation plan.
Timeworld26 days ago
U.S. Gasoline Prices Average $4 per Gallon After Iran Strait Deal
National average fell from a recent peak of $4.50 following the U.S.-Iran agreement that reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Prices remain nearly a dollar above last year’s level.
rte.iefinance35 days ago
Japan Secures Alternative Crude Supplies Equal to July Consumption
Officials reported that Japan has obtained alternative crude oil volumes matching expected July demand. The supplies will reach the country without transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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rte.ieworld36 days ago
Suez Canal Oil Tanker Traffic Rose Nearly One-Third in April 2026 After Strait of Hormuz Closure
The number of oil tankers passing through Egypt’s Suez Canal increased by almost a third in April 2026 after the Strait of Hormuz closed.
pbs.orgfinance51 days ago
U.S. and Iran Extend Talks on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Negotiations to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue, with officials stating several more days are needed to resolve wording in the draft agreement.
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manilatimes.netpolitics51 days ago
Draft U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes 60-Day Ceasefire Extension
A draft memorandum outlines terms for extending a ceasefire with Iran by 60 days and requires Iran to halt military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and dispose of its enriched uranium stockpile. Iran has not accepted all provisions, and some details remain unresolved.
pbs.orgpolitics53 days ago
U.S. and Iran Near Memorandum to Extend Ceasefire
The United States and Iran are discussing a memorandum of understanding that would convert the existing ceasefire into a longer-term settlement. The document would address the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian nuclear material, frozen assets, and sanctions, though details remain under ne…
citizen.co.zaworld57 days ago
Opinion Piece Calls for Revival of Ben-Gurion Canal Project as Suez Alternative
An opinion article published May 20, 2026, argues that Israel should pursue a shipping canal linking Eilat to the Mediterranean near Ashkelon or Ashdod. The piece presents the project as a potential alternative to the Suez Canal and a driver of economic growth.
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Financial Timesfinance67 days ago
Panama Canal Daily Transits Rise 20 Percent Since Start of Iran War
Daily transit operations through the Panama Canal have risen 20 percent since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the canal manager. The increase has lifted revenues by as much as 15 percent. Officials said the war is permanently reshaping global trading routes.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld87 days ago
Iraq Commits $17 Billion to Development Road Rail and Highway Project
Iraq has committed $17 billion to the Development Road project, an infrastructure initiative involving a 1,200 km rail and highway network. The project extends from the Gulf to Turkey with connections into Europe, aiming to enhance regional connectivity. It is designed to bypass…
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