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Middle East Energy Infrastructure Under Attack, Oil Prices Surge

Primul articol: 18 mar. 2026, 19:00 | Ultima actualizare: 19 mar. 2026, 12:18 | 4 surse | 9 articole

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Tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating, with Qatar reporting increased attacks targeting critical energy infrastructure. These attacks, occurring within the context of a broader conflict involving Iran, have sent shockwaves through global markets, causing a significant surge in oil prices. The specific targets and the extent of the damage remain unclear, but the disruption to energy supplies is already being felt worldwide.

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Euronews English 18 mar. 2026, 19:00 (acum 19 ore)

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Trump considers sending thousands more troops to Middle East as Iran war enters possible new phase Foto: The Independent
The Independent English 19 mar. 2026, 10:12 (acum 4 ore)

Trump considers sending thousands more troops to Middle East as Iran war enters possible new phase

The Trump administration has also discussed options to send ground forces to Iran's Kharg Island,

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NPR English 19 mar. 2026, 10:16 (acum 4 ore)

Israel and Iran attack gas facilities, in a major escalation that rattles markets

President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.

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Trump Seeks End to Attacks on Energy Sites as Gas Fields Burn Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg English 19 mar. 2026, 10:30 (acum 4 ore)

Trump Seeks End to Attacks on Energy Sites as Gas Fields Burn

US President Donald Trump sought to stop attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East after Israel and Iran struck key targets, fueling concern that a prolonged war will cause lasting damage to oil and gas infrastructure.

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Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge after Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ huge Iranian gas field Foto: The Independent
The Independent English 19 mar. 2026, 10:33 (acum 4 ore)

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge after Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ huge Iranian gas field

Qatar's Ras Laffan was hit for a second time on Thursday morning shortly before Trump's warning

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Euronews English 19 mar. 2026, 10:30 (acum 4 ore)

Brent crude oil crosses $114 after Iran hit largest Qatari energy site

Brent crude oil traded above $114 a barrel after Iran struck Qatar’s largest energy site, the Ras Laffan gas field. The attack was in response to Israeli strikes against the Iranian South Pars gas field.

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Shell Says Pearl GTL Plant Sustained Damage in Attack Wednesday Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg English 19 mar. 2026, 10:34 (acum 4 ore)

Shell Says Pearl GTL Plant Sustained Damage in Attack Wednesday

Shell Plc’s  Pearl gas-to-liquids plant sustained damage in Iran’s attack on the Ras Laffan Industrial City on Wednesday, the oil major said.

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Oil and Gas Prices Jump as Strikes on Gulf Facilities Escalate Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg English 19 mar. 2026, 11:15 (acum 3 ore)

Oil and Gas Prices Jump as Strikes on Gulf Facilities Escalate

The price of oil and natural gas jumped as escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf threatened long-term damage to major energy facilities.

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Here’s a List of Energy Infrastructure Damaged in Iran War Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg English 19 mar. 2026, 12:18 (acum 2 ore)

Here’s a List of Energy Infrastructure Damaged in Iran War

Over the past three weeks, dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and other energy infrastructure have been damaged by missile and drone strikes in the Arabian Gulf.

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