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Iran’s Oil Sector Can Likely Weather Production Shut-ins, but Gas Fields Are at Risk
The US blockade of tankers serving Iran's oil exports is intended to cut Iranian oil exports to near-zero.
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Iran Conflict Brief: Why the UAE Is Leaving OPEC Now
It has been a tumultuous 24 hours for the global energy landscape. Yesterday, the United Arab Emirates sent shockwaves through the oil industry by announcing its withdrawal from...
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Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?
Experts predict Iran could gradually scale back oil production if the US naval blockade of Hormuz persists.
Afternoon Briefing
Patricia Karvelas brings you the latest in politics, national and global affairs, speaking with Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, Karen E. Young, Courtney Houssos, Ed Husic and Peter Lewis.
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Fact Sheet
by Diana Hernández • April 29, 2026
Iran’s Oil Sector Can Likely Weather Production Shut-ins, but Gas Fields Are at Risk
The US blockade of tankers serving Iran's oil exports is intended to cut Iranian oil exports to near-zero.
Live Updates: US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
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by Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Erica Downs, Ira Joseph, Richard Nephew, Daniel Sternoff, Karen E. Young, Robin Mills & Neelesh Nerurkar • April 28, 2026
