GlobalData says geopolitics and supply chain risks, driven by Iran tensions and potential Strait of Hormuz disruption, will dominate oil and gas in 2026, alongside US tariffs, energy transition themes, and emerging digital technologies.
Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday after jumping about 6% yesterday following increased hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.
Adnoc has confirmed it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028. The planned project awards reinforce delivery of Adnoc’s five-year capital expenditure (Capex) plan approved by its Board of Directors last year.
Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third consecutive monthly increase, OPEC+ said in a statement.
Two liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday ( May 25) heading to route to Pakistan and China, while a supertanker carrying Iraqi crude for China departed the Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, according to shipping data cited by Reuters.
Seven leading producers in the Opec+ are likely to agree to a modest increase in July oil output when they meet on June 7, despite ongoing supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, four sources told Reuters.
The agreement the US and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Axios has reported. Iran would freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing its nuclear programme, it said.
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said Agiba Petroleum Company made its largest discovery in 15 years in Egypt’s Western Desert, with estimated reserves of 330 billion cubic feet of gas and 70 million barrels of oil equivalent.
The latest developments in the Middle East have pushed oil higher again, reintroducing some of the “war trades” that had faded in recent weeks. Markets are still being driven by a tug-of-war between strong fundamentals and rising macro risk, but the tone has become more cautious over the past 24 hours, said an expert.
The UAE's energy major ADNOC has announced two strategic collaboration agreements with Indian partners, reinforcing the strong and expanding UAE‑India energy partnership.
