Middle East oil producers are reportedly increasing output to recapture market share following a recovery in exports through the Strait of Hormuz. However, persisting logistical risks and elevated operational costs have contributed to maintaining high oil prices.
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says
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The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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- Al Jazeera(International)
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