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U.S. Administration Drops 20% Hormuz Fee, Shifts to Gulf Investment Deals

The United States has removed a planned 20% surcharge on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz, redirecting the effort toward a series of investment agreements with Gulf nations. The abandoned fee, which had been justified as a cost‑recovery measure for security operations, was expected …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) Surges to 52-Week High at $41.39 on Refining Momentum

With a market capitalization now at $3.5 billion, Calumet’s momentum reflects broader tailwinds in refining, particularly for high-margin niche products like lubricants and waxes. For investors, the question is whether this rally has further room to run or if valuations are stretched after such …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Iran-US Escalation Eases as Detainee Release Signals Possible De-escalation

The move has tempered immediate fears of a broader conflict, easing pressure on oil prices and energy stocks. However, shipping firms are increasingly refusing US-military guided transits through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil flows, raising concerns about supply chain …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher as Pakistan Warns of Wider Conflict

The escalation follows Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which have already tightened oil market sentiment and pushed crude prices higher. Analysts note that Pakistan’s strategic position along key shipping lanes heightens the risk of broader regional instability, particularly for Asian economies reliant on Gulf …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Smaller Crude Draw Lifts Oil, But Iran Talks Cap Gains

Oil prices inched higher on Wednesday, supported by a modest drawdown in US crude inventories but capped by lingering concerns over global supply stability. The smaller-than-anticipated decline in stockpiles provided a brief lift, while reports of complications in US-Iran peace talks injected fresh geopolitical …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Energy Stocks Surge as Dual Conflicts Keep Oil Prices Elevated

Energy stocks are emerging as a focal point for investors as two major geopolitical conflicts continue to prop up oil prices, defying expectations of a near-term correction. The sector’s resilience has drawn attention from dividend investors, who are now reassessing their exposure to balance …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Oil Markets Price In Higher Geopolitical Risk After Brent Curve Shift

Brent crude’s futures curve has shifted into a steeper backwardation structure, signaling growing market concerns over supply disruptions as tensions with Iran escalate. The move reflects traders pricing in higher geopolitical risk premiums, with near-term contracts trading at a premium to later-dated ones, a …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Send Oil Prices Higher on Supply Disruption Fears

Iran’s declaration of the Strait of Hormuz as a "red line" has sent ripples through global energy markets, amplifying concerns over supply chain disruptions as tensions with the U.S. escalate. The warning, issued amid a series of reciprocal military strikes, has triggered a sharp …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Oil Supply Crunch Deepens as Russia Refining Constraints Add Pressure

Oil markets are grappling with a deepening supply crunch as Russia’s refining system faces mounting constraints, amplifying fears of prolonged tightness in global crude availability. J.P. Morgan strategists have flagged the issue as a critical factor alongside geopolitical risks, including the ongoing conflict in …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO) Appoints ADM Veteran Todd Werpy to Board With Equity Grant

Gevo has strengthened its leadership team by adding Todd Werpy, a distinguished executive with deep experience from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), to its board of directors. The appointment, effective August 20, 2026, arrives as the renewable fuels producer intensifies its efforts to bring low-carbon solutions, …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026
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