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Dangote oil refinery said it is ready to expand oil and gas exports to the EU market. Photo: Dangote

EU oil and gas has lifebuoys: African super refinery gets involved

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A "new player" from Africa - the super oil refinery Dangote - suddenly emerged as a "cooling down" option for the EU on oil and gas.

4 oil tankers carrying about 1.2 million barrels of diesel fuel were heading towards Europe when they changed direction. Pictured is a fuel pump station in Etlham, UK. Photo: AFP

Diesel tankers simultaneously change direction, warning of shortages in Europe

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Oil tankers that once transported diesel to Europe have changed direction right at sea, in the context of the Iranian conflict pushing prices up and increasing supply competition.

A column of smoke rises from the scene of the attack in the Iranian capital on March 29, 2026. Photo: AFP

Iran faces new risks after rejection of US peace proposal

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The US peace proposal was rejected by Iran, tensions escalated as Washington continued to increase regional military pressure.

France has just sentenced the captain of the Boracay oil tanker. Photo: AFP

France convicts captain of Russian oil tanker

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French court convicts Chinese captain of Russian oil tanker.

Cargo ship off the coast of Fujairah city (UAE), near the Strait of Hormuz, February 25, 2026. Photo: AFP

Oil tanker hit by mysterious artillery shell, burning fiercely off the coast of UAE

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A tanker has just been attacked by artillery shells and caught fire fiercely off the coast of Dubai amidst the tightening of the Middle East's vital maritime route.