Iran Defies Trump Deadline, Threatens Gulf Mines

  Iran on Monday issued sweeping threats to deploy naval mines across the Gulf and strike power infrastructure throughout the Middle East, defying a United States ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the military confrontation with Washington and Israel entered its fourth week. The Islamic Republic showed no sign of backing down ahead…

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Dangote Refinery Exports 17 Petrol Cargoes To African Countries

South Africa Leads African Rush for Dangote Fuel

South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya have approached the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to secure emergency fuel contracts as the Middle East energy crisis threatens continental supplies. Bloomberg reported on Friday, 20 March 2026, that Pretoria is seeking a 12-month supply deal to insulate its economy from the fallout of the Iran-Israel conflict. The 650,000-barrel-per-day facility in…

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Japan Begins Release of Strategic Oil Reserves 

  Japan has commenced the release of its strategic petroleum reserves in response to a coordinated global effort by International Energy Agency member states to stabilize oil markets following price surges triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Japanese government confirmed the drawdown on Monday through an official notice published in the government…

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Two Indian LPG Ships Break Hormuz Blockade

  Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare instance of commercial shipping movement through the critical waterway that has been effectively closed by Tehran amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary of India’s ministry of ports, shipping and waterways, confirmed…

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Industrial Expansion: Dangote Seals Gas Supply Deal with NNPC

The Dangote Group has officially secured a long-term gas supply agreement with subsidiaries of the NNPC. This landmark pact ensures a steady flow of natural gas to the conglomerate’s massive industrial complex. Specifically, the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company will facilitate the delivery of feedstock to the Dangote Refinery. The agreement also covers energy requirements for…

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