Topic: Energy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-21 11:55 UTC+10:00] [US Treasury] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US says the move will bring 140 million barrels of oil to markets, even as Iran says it has no surplus crude to sell globally
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[2026-03-21 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said early Saturday it downed 20 drones in just a couple of hours in the eastern region, one of the kingdom’s least dense regions but close to Iran and home to major oil installations. The ministry did not immediately report casualties or damage.
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[2026-03-21 11:04 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefit
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[2026-03-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operators are smuggling untaxed petrol into Hong Kong and selling it to car owners via coded WhatsApp messages
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[2026-03-21 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Trump administration temporarily paused sanctions on Iranian oil “stranded at sea” Friday in an effort to curb soaring prices.
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[2026-03-21 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Another climb for oil prices sent the U.S. stock market sharply lower, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
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[2026-03-21 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Damage to a critical Qatari facility is threatening to keep energy prices high around the world even if the war in Iran ends soon in what some analysts are calling an “Armageddon” situation.
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[2026-03-21 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This June 22, 2000 file photo shows the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant near Piketon, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Kohl, File)
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[2026-03-21 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national legislature voluntarily delayed its sittings to give leadership to the national initiative for a weekly sacrificed working day on Wednesdays, begun this week as a fuel-saving measure. The nation’s schoolchildren have, en masse, to forego all their educational tours for the indeterminate future for the same reason.
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[2026-03-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said he warned United States officials and energy executives about the impact of a potential Iranian attack on oil and gas facilities before Tehran targeted Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex.
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[2026-03-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the Iran War intensifies, oil, or rather the lack of it, has become a key talking point. The de-facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has blocked 20 percent of the world’s oil supply (almost 20 million barrels per day), which has mainly affected countries such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Australia.
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[2026-03-21 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — The United States could "take out" Iran's Kharg island whenever it wanted, the White House said Friday, after a report that President Donald Trump's administration was considering plans to occupy or blockade the oil hub.
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[2026-03-21 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
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[2026-03-21 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iraq has declared force majeure on all oil fields developed by foreign oil companies, as military operations in the region have disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, preventing most of the country's crude exports from moving, oil ministry sources said.
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[2026-03-21 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump lashes out at NATO, calling the alliance "cowards". (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)
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[2026-03-21 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Consumer Energy’s J.H. Campbell Generating Complex in Ottawa County, Mich., Sept. 21, 2024. (Joel Bissell/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP, File)
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[2026-03-21 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Federal energy minister Chris Bowen said "every minister has a role to play". (ABC News: Bridget McArthur)
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[2026-03-21 04:57 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-21 03:50 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
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[2026-03-21 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during the State of the State, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
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[2026-03-21 03:26 UTC+10:00] [Well actually] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Wellness enthusiasts on TikTok and Instagram claim the combination bestows glowing skin and better digestion
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[2026-03-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LEADING European nations, Japan and Canada, are offering to join efforts to secure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but that has not stopped the price of oil from surging.
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[2026-03-21 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TRANSPORT group Piston (Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide), progressive alliance Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), and other labor groups launched a nationwide transport strike on the morning of March 19 to protest the unabated oil price increases.
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[2026-03-21 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEN. Bam Aquino urged the government on Friday to swiftly implement targeted support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the more vulnerable segments of the middle class, emphasizing the need for assistance amid the ongoing war in the oil-rich Middle East and its impact on fuel prices.
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-21 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The World Trade Organisation warned Thursday that prolonged high oil and gas prices in 2026 would "shave off" growth from an already grim trade forecast.
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[2026-03-21 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Iran has signaled that it is ready to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz to vessels from certain countries. Media reports and tracker data also suggest that a handful of pre-vetted tankers have already sailed smoothly through the “safe” corridor, with at least one shipping company allegedly paying Iran $2 million.
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[2026-03-21 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Friday a sweeping package worth €5 billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, including a "drastic reduction" in energy-related taxes.
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[2026-03-21 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-21 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, told the BBC on Friday that governments need to “be more vocal” about cutting energy usage amid an unprecedented threat to global energy security caused by US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
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[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Denmark] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: In Denmark, the spread of solar panels in rural areas has become a divisive issue among voters, especially in rural areas
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[2026-03-21 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The French navy said Friday that it intercepted a false-flagged oil tanker sailing from Russia in the Mediterranean.
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[2026-03-21 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: European leaders call for end to 'reckless attacks' on Middle East energy facilities
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[2026-03-21 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Israel’s recent strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and Tehran’s retaliation on key energy infrastructure in several Gulf countries is more than just another escalation of the war roiling the Middle East.
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[2026-03-20 23:52 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Being a ‘first responder’ in the current energy crisis is in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy
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[2026-03-20 23:30 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: As missiles fall from the sky and energy infrastructure is targeted, the limitations of relying on the US for protection are becoming all too obvious
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[2026-03-20 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks with the media as he arrives for the EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
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[2026-03-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Supply measures alone won't be enough to mitigate "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency warned on Friday.
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[2026-03-20 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The UK energy price cap is set to rise by more than 20% as a result of the US and Israel's war on Iran, according to the latest forecast from energy analysts at Cornwall Insight.
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[2026-03-20 21:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The government on Friday launched an audit into South Korea's state-run oil company after discovering that 900,000 barrels of crude oil stored at a local strategic oil storage facility had been sold overseas, the industry ministry said.
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[2026-03-20 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gold prices rebounded slightly on Friday, but silver prices sank further, after both metals suffered heavy selling pressure in the previous session.
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[2026-03-20 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-03-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Regulation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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[2026-03-20 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Bobe Salahog displayed composure far beyond his 20 years, surviving a nerve-wracking, wind-lashed finish to snatch low medal honors in the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School at Splendido Taal Golf Club in Laurel, Batangas Friday.
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[2026-03-20 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russian oil major Lukoil posted a net loss of 1.06 trillion rubles ($12.5 billion) in 2025 as U.S. sanctions forced it to sell off its vast overseas assets.
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[2026-03-20 20:40 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: VAT tax on fuels will reportedly drop from 21% to 10%, as Ursula von der Leyen suggests EU may move to help states with rising energy costs
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[2026-03-20 20:06 UTC+10:00] [Tropical Cyclone Narelle] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Roadhouse manager says storm has left buildings crushed, sheds down and ‘I don’t think there’s a leaf left on any tree’
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[2026-03-20 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The United States on Thursday amended its sanctions relief for Russian oil tankers already at sea, saying shipments bound for Cuba and North Korea remain prohibited.
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[2026-03-20 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Qatar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After message that Iran’s missile industry ‘deserves a perfect score’, Revolutionary Guards’ spokesman is killed in strike
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[2026-03-20 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. Treasury Department has said Cuba won't be allowed to take delivery of Russian crude, even as the fuel-starved island appears poised to receive two tankers carrying oil and gas.
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