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Why Europe’s Reliance on China Is a Policy Choice, Not a Resource Problem
13 Jan 2026 05:13 GMT
… strategic. And unlike fossil fuels, where Europe genuinely drew the short straw … .
This distinction matters. Europe’s dependence on imported oil and gas was … materials is processing and refining, an area Europe almost entirely abandoned. China …
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Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue
13 Jan 2026 05:03 GMT
… any companies or refineries that purchased oil from Rosneft and … of India’s seven biggest oil refineries are still primarily running … but also EU sanctions preventing Russian-origin oil processed in … for diesel and jet fuel and therefore violating the …
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$100B Venezuelan oil rebuild aims for long-term supply stability, not immediate relief at the pump
13 Jan 2026 06:04 GMT
… oil-exporting countries and the higher cost of refining … s head of petroleum analysis. Venezuela’s oil infrastructure has … fuel supply for c-stores because Venezuelan crude would be refined … headliners here, Europe continues to procure oil from Russia despite …
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What’s at stake for oil prices if Iran crisis escalates
13 Jan 2026 03:55 GMT
… to support economic growth. European and US majors eventually sought … which are sold to independent refiners at a steep discount.
… day, goes to Chinese refineries, who would be forced … shipments of oil, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas from …
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Crude Oil Prices Climb on Dollar Weakness and Supply Risks
13 Jan 2026 02:07 GMT
… a fuel tanker by Sebastian via Pixabay February WTI crude oil ( … targeted at least 28 Russian refineries over the past four … Russia's crude oil export capabilities and reducing global … , new US and EU sanctions on Russian oil companies, infrastructure, and …
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Average US fuel costs sink to five-year low
13 Jan 2026 01:23 GMT
… , refinery utilisation has stabilised following maintenance cycles, allowing inventories of petrol and … benefit from proximity to refining hubs and lower fuel taxes, have seen … industrial activity in parts of Europe and Asia tempering consumption. These …
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Crude Oil Advances Amid Iran Civil Unrest, U.S. Dollar Slide
13 Jan 2026 01:02 GMT
… and power shortages in Europe and Asia.
Iranian attempts … an unprecedented quantity of oil from Venezuela.
Trump also … Venezuela's dilapidated refineries and infrastructure. In return, … in Venezuela.
Reportedly, the oil giants have expressed willingness …
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Sweden endorses comprehensive EU sanctions package targeting Russian economy
12 Jan 2026 18:29 GMT
… more fertilizer for the EU-farmers Europe will freeze and … €1.8 billion oil port denials. EU missions Aspides Prosperity … lowers oil cap USD 47.6/barrel refined petroleum third- … measures target LNG refined petroleum imports
The European Union has rolled …
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Serbia's Pancevo oil refinery to receive 85,000 tons of oil this week — Energy Minister
12 Jan 2026 18:15 GMT
… #47;TASS/. The Pancevo Oil Refinery, owned by NIS (Neftna Industrija … week. Therefore, the Pancevo refinery will begin operations around … first batch of diesel fuel to be produced and … energy systems in Southeastern Europe. Its majority shareholders are …
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When Cleanliness Was Dangerous: Bathing, Disease, and Fear in Early Modern Europe
12 Jan 2026 17:00 GMT
… routine immersion.
Importantly, medieval Europe did not abandon washing …
The hygienic practices of European elites carried outsized cultural … access to fresh air signaled refinement and status. The poor … in the 18th century (oil painting on the lower part …