Strait Of Hormuz

• Helium designated a critical material in the U.S. amid global supply risk

  The U.S. designated helium as a critical material on Friday as the global supply is at risk of disruption, according to the Energy Department.

  U.S. News

  Oct 23
  
• Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as conflict flares

  Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.

  World

  Oct 22
  
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• Middle East oil exports reportedly topped pre-war levels last month: data

  Persian Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers continue to cloud the outlook.

  World

  Oct 5
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• Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

  U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.

  World

  Sep 26
• Gas prices are expected to drop soon, but geopolitical risks remain

  Consumers in Canada could see some relief at gas pumps starting next week as gas refineries go through regular seasonal changes, but how much prices will drop is unclear.

  Consumer

  Sep 11
• U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’

  Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

  World

  Sep 6
• U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships

  The U.S. military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships in the region.

  World

  Sep 5
• Gas prices set to change when excise tax pause expires — what to know

  Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

  Consumer

  Aug 14
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• IEA expects world oil demand to fall amid surging gas prices

  Demand for crude oil worldwide is expected to fall as higher gas prices force many consumers and businesses to reduce their consumption, according to the IEA.

  Consumer

  Aug 13
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• Strategic oil stockpiles have hit a 40-year low amid the Iran war

  Oil prices spiked Tuesday as the Iran war continues to jeopardize global supplies, with U.S. strategic stockpiles falling to the lowest level in more than 40 years.

  World

  Aug 11