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IEA: Oil Price “Reprieve” On The Way
After months of oil prices steadily climbing amid a tightening market, the worldwide rally may soon take a breather.

Iran’s Oil and the Nuclear Deal: What a Breakthrough Means for the Market
Removing Iranian oil sanctions could have a profound impact on the global energy market.

IMO Rules Cause Major Change to Global Oil Mix
As the IMO 2020 deadline approaches for ships to use fuels with lower sulfur concentrations, the market for heavy oil is taking a hit.

OPEC Mulls Output Increase, Prices Could Swing Either Way in Response
OPEC members are split over whether to change strategy, as global oil markets are trading just under $80 per barrel and consuming countries are pressuring producers to increase output.

Iran Sanctions to Loom Over Oil Markets for Months, Possibly Years
The goal of the United States is to gradually restrict Iranian crude exports over time. The toughest sanctions on Iran’s oil trade, energy sector, and Central Bank will be re-imposed on November 5.

Attacks on Oil Infrastructure Increase as Prices Reach Multi-Year Highs
A SAFE analysis shows that there were 1,480 terrorism incidents against oil and gas facilities worldwide between 2011 and 2016, a 387 percent increase from twenty years ago.

Top Oil Market Developments in 2017 & Key Uncertainties for 2018
Oil markets surprised this past year with higher-than-anticipated prices, & next year will likely bring even more unanticipated events and volatility. Here are some of the top market developments of the past year and key issues for 2018.

OPEC’s False Narrative
OPEC is trying to spin recent price developments to show that it is fostering market stability in an effort to assist both consumers and producers. But recent talk of a more balanced market creates a false narrative

What Will Happen to OPEC, Oil Prices After the Aramco IPO?
Experts disagree on the potential oil market impact from Saudi Aramco's IPO. Some argue that the Kingdom will choose a pump-at-will policy to please shareholders, while others see continued coordination with OPEC.

The Fuse: The Top Ten Stories of 2016
In this past year, news surrounding energy security occurred at a dizzying pace, with the 2016 presidential election, major shifts in transportation amid the growth of autonomous vehicles, and OPEC cutting production the major highlights. We’ve covered these topics and more in a variety of stories, infographics, and videos. Here are 10 standout pieces.