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Oil Prices Fall, but Energy Firms Remain Frozen After U.S.-Iran Deal
ByRebecca F. Elliott April 8, 2026

Analysts said oil and natural gas energy companies would not quickly restore production unless attacks stopped and ships started moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Brad Plumer March 29, 2026

The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.

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Ukraine Spent Big to Shield Energy Industry From Drones. Is the Mideast Next?
ByAndrew E. Kramer March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

With the use of electronic jamming systems and interceptor drones, the Ukrainian national oil and gas company may be a model for others.

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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
ByRebecca F. Elliott March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.

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Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
ByIvan Penn March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends.

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For Iranians, Bombing of Gas Field Worsens Already Dire Energy Crisis
BySanam Mahoozi and Hiroko Tabuchi March 18, 2026

The South Pars gas field, hit by airstrikes on Wednesday, is central to the energy supply of Iran, which was already suffering blackouts before the war.

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Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
ByRavi Mattu and Rebecca F. Elliott March 18, 2026

The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.

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Energy Facilities Attacked in Iran and Qatar, Sending Prices Soaring
ByRavi Mattu and Rebecca F. Elliott March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

The strikes appeared to be some of the most significant attacks on energy sites since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began almost three weeks ago.

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Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says
ByEshe Nelson March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.

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U.S. Eases Limits on Russian Energy as Oil Prices Soar
ByPaul Sonne March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The volatility in energy markets because of the war in Iran could not come at a better time for President Vladimir V. Putin.

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