Abu Dhabi's giant Ruwais plant is third major refinery in the region to come under Iranian fire amid a sprawling war that has seen energy infrastructure consistently targeted.

A Chinese government source has confirmed the two sides are talking, but expectations of a breakthrough on passage through the Strait of Hormuz are low.

West Coast Saudi exports could alleviate the pain of the current Hormuz closure, but lingering fear of Houthi attacks remains an obstacle.

The sudden shortfall in Mideast gas supply has forced India to allocate gas to its key consumers and source alternative supply from traders and producers.

The Trump administration's inconsistent messaging on the war's objectives and expected duration is intensifying the domestic political blowback.

The US agency is the first to come out with its monthly forecast update amid the latest Mideast war — and sees lingering impacts on prices and supplies.

The duration of the shut-in of Qatari LNG production will move expectations as to when the global market will be oversupplied.

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to rage, risks to the energy sector, oil markets and regional stability are rising. As part of our updated scenarios, Energy Intelligence sees a pyrrhic US victory as the base case, with regional energy sector risks remaining elevated for the foreseeable future. Oil prices could spike back towards $127/bbl or more if there is not a quick resolution to the Strait of Hormuz closure and resumption of shut-in Middle Eastern production.

History suggests disruptions rarely stay contained. Tight diesel and natural gas markets could transmit this crisis across the global economy, argues Phil Verleger.

Legal experts from Vinson & Elkins examine questions around LNG supply, contractual performance and price flexibility raised by the Mideast war.

The escalating Israel-US-Iran war risks regional upheaval amid disputed legality, fragile alliances and pressure for possibly existential outcomes.

The expiration of the last remaining arms control treaty between the US will be devastating consequences for global security.