Russia’s court sends protester to prison for three-and-a-half years: Ifax
A Russian court sentenced a protester for 3-1/2 years in prison on Monday for using violence against a policeman during an unauthorized protest in Moscow, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported.
German petrol prices at pumps stable after Aramco attack: industry group
The attacks against oil refineries in Saudi Arabia have so far had no impact on prices at filling stations in Germany, the country’s Petroleum Industry Association said on Monday.
Johnson ‘cautious’ ahead of Brexit talks in Luxembourg
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, asked if he was feeling optimistic ahead of Brexit talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday, told reporters he was feeling “cautious”.
EU says need to determine Saudi attack facts before establishing blame
The European Commission said on Monday it was important to determine the facts behind the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities before establishing who was responsible.
Johnson to explore Brexit deal with Juncker over lunch of snails, salmon
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will explore his chances of securing a Brexit deal over lunch with European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Monday, after weekend rhetoric from both suggested their positions remain far apart.
U.S. energy secretary says oil market robust after attack on Saudi plants
The oil market is resilient and will react positively to the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said on Monday, blaming the attack firmly on Iran.
Biggest oil price surge since 1991 as ‘locked and loaded’ U.S. points finger at Iran for attack
An attack on Saudi Arabia that shut 5% of global crude output triggered the biggest surge in oil prices since 1991, after U.S. officials blamed Iran and President Donald Trump said Washington was “locked and loaded” to retaliate.
Releasing oil reserves is joint decision of IEA: Germany
The German government said on Monday its supply of oil was not affected by attacks at the weekend against Saudi refineries and any decision to release strategic reserves needed to be made jointly with members of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Afghanistan hit by blackouts after power pylons destroyed
Afghan households and businesses in about a third of the country have been hit by blackouts after electricity pylons in the northern province of Baghlan were blown up over the weekend, the main power utility said on Monday.
Political turmoil, price freeze cast shadow on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta
In late August, amid a sharp plunge in the Argentine peso, global suppliers to oil giant YPF received an unwelcome surprise in their inbox. A four-page notice that dollar contracts would be paid at a set exchange rate, far weaker than the market rate.
