Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 25 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Global energy markets face unprecedented disruption as conflicts and accidents hit key infrastructure across Iran, Russia, and the United States. Brent crude has surged above $100 per barrel after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and widespread strikes on oil and gas facilities. Major incidents include Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries and a shutdown at the Port Arthur refinery. Damage to Qatar’s LNG capacity and Gulf infrastructure signals prolonged supply shocks. The International Energy Agency has termed it the largest disruption in history, warning of sustained volatility and global economic fallout. (PC: India Today)
