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DoorDash Launches Gas Price Relief Program for Drivers

DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices.

March 23, 2026
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Analysts Doubt Canada Can Meet IEA Oil Target

Canada would be the third-largest contributor to the IEA’s program, with the added crude at about 130,000 extra barrels a day if rolled out over six months.

March 20, 2026
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IEA Details Contributions for Coordinated Stockpile Draw

The IEA said the release will largely consist of crude oil, though contributions from Europe will primarily take the form of refined petroleum product.

March 19, 2026
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Iran Intensifies Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites

The strikes sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbors directly into the conflict.

March 19, 2026
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Cosco Shipping Warns of Uncertainties as Iran War Escalates

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are amplifying volatility in global supply chains, Cosco said.

March 19, 2026
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MSC Buys Stake in South Korean Tanker Giant Sinokor

Sinokor has been snapping up very large crude carriers, giving it unprecedented control over a big share of the global fleet.

March 19, 2026
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Brent Crude Hits $119 as Iran Attacks Key Energy Facilities

The attacks added to fears the energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz may cause lasting damage to oil and gas production.

March 19, 2026
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Venezuelan Crude Oil Import Surge Reshapes US Supply Mix

Imports of Venezuelan heavy crude doubled in the week leading up to March 13, reaching the highest since late 2024, according to U.S. government data.

March 18, 2026
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Vance to Join Oil Executives at High-Stakes Energy Meeting

The meeting will take place at the American Petroleum Institute and involve members of the U.S. oil and gas trade group’s board, according to sources.

March 18, 2026
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Trump Waives Jones Act in Bid to Lower Fuel Prices

The president on March 18 authorized foreign-flagged vessels to transport a range of commodities between U.S. ports for the next 60 days.

March 18, 2026

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