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IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant
April 6 (Reuters) - The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday said it can confirm recent impacts of military strikes close to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but said that the plant itself was not damaged. The UN atomic watchdog said that the confirmation was based on its independen...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold ticks higher as dollar eases; Iran deal hopes temper oil, inflation concerns
Iran formulates demands in response to ceasefire proposalUS, Iran receive framework of a deal for potential ceasefireMany European markets closed for Easter MondayBy Ishaan Arora April 6 (Reuters) - Gold prices ticked up in thin European trading as the dollar eased and as markets assessed the imp...Reuters
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Japan to boost intermediate chemical imports amid tighter naphtha supply
TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters) - Japan plans to increase import of intermediate chemical products, such as plastics, as it faces tighter naphtha supplies due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a senior official at the industry ministry said on Monday. About 40% of domestic naphtha consumption is m...Reuters
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WRAPUP 6-US, Iran weigh peace plan as Trump's 'hell' warning nears deadline
Peace proposal sees comprehensive agreement within 15-20 days, source saysTrump threatens further strikes, sets Tuesday deadline for deal and Strait of Hormuz reopeningIran rejects immediate reopening of Strait, claims lack of U.S. readiness for permanent ceasefireRegional violence continues, with h...Reuters
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Kremlin says 'highly likely' that Ukraine planted explosives near Hungary-bound gas pipeline
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that while there was not yet conclusive evidence it was highly likely that proof would be found showing Ukraine had planted explosives found near a gas pipeline in Serbia which carries Russian gas to Hungary.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban...Reuters
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Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on fire" due to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. U.S. President Donald Trump, in an expletive-...Reuters
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WTI Oil drifts to $102.00 level amid hopes of a peace deal in Iran
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate Oil (WTI) depreciated about $5 from session highs on Monday, hitting lows near $101.00 per barrel, from $106.44 highs, weighed by news that the US and Iran might be bringing positions closer to a peace deal through international intermediaries.
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Kremlin says explosives found near pipeline carrying Russian gas to Hungary posed a real danger
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that explosives found near a gas pipeline in Serbia which carries Russian gas to Hungary were potentially very dangerous and said it hoped Budapest and Belgrade would act to minimise the threat. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban convened an ...Reuters
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Oil prices fall on US-Iran receiving peace proposal
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Middle East oil exports, refiners seek alternativesTrump threatens further action if Strait remains closedIran allows passage for select vesselsOPEC+ agrees modest output rise, war limits actual increases Russian supply also disrupted LONDON, April 6 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
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Japan to boost intermediate chemical imports amid tighter naphtha supply
TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters) - Japan plans to increase import of intermediate chemical products, such as plastics, as it faces tighter naphtha supplies due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with ran, a senior official at the industry ministry said on Monday. About 40% of domestic naphtha consumption is me...Reuters
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US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply
WTI premiums for Asia jump to $30-$40/bbl for July deliveryRecord premiums lead to wider losses for Asia, Europe refinersBy Florence Tan and Siyi Liu SINGAPORE, April 6 (Reuters) - Spot premiums for U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude have jumped to all-time highs as competition between Asian and ...Reuters
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GRAINS-Chicago wheat and corn drop on weak export demand
Wheat falls 1.25%, corn down 0.3%, soybeans up 0.15%Lack of demand for U.S. grains adds pressure on pricesIndia seeks urea as Middle East conflict disrupts suppliesBy Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, April 6 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat slid more than 1% on Monday as concerns over weak export demand weighe...Reuters
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Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks
DUBAI, April 6 (Reuters) - Inaction by the UN nuclear watchdog "emboldens aggression" against nuclear facilities such as the Bushehr power plant, Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on Monday in a letter addressed to the International Atomic Energy Agency's director. Esla...Reuters
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Indonesia to allow airlines to raise fares by up to 13%, minister says
JAKARTA, April 6 (Reuters) - Indonesia will allow airlines to raise ticket prices by increasing the fuel surcharge, while waiving some airline-related taxes, senior economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters on Monday.Airlines are now allowed to raise ticket fares after the government said ...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia hikes Arab Light crude prices for Asia to record-high premium
April 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has set the official selling price of May Arab Light crude oil to Asia at a record premium of $19.50 a barrel above the Oman/Dubai average, an increase of $17 from the previous month, Saudi Aramco said on Monday.The sharp jump comes at a time when Middle East oil has...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia Sets May Arab Light Crude Oil OSP To NW Europe At Plus $27.85/Bbl To Ice Brent Settlement
April 6 (Reuters) - SAUDI ARAMCO 2222.SE:SAUDI ARABIA SETS MAY ARAB LIGHT CRUDE OIL OSP TO UNITED STATES AT PLUS $14.60/BBL VERSUS ASCISAUDI ARABIA SETS MAY ARAB LIGHT CRUDE OIL OSP TO NW EUROPE AT PLUS $27.85/BBL TO ICE BRENT SETTLEMENTReuters
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TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule
April 6 (Reuters) - The following is a schedule of maintenance work on gas infrastructure, mainly in the North Sea.The table is arranged by outage start date.Volumes are in standard million cubic metres per day (mcm/d) or gigawatt-hours per day (GWh/d) unless otherwise indicated.OPERATORLOCATIONOUTA...Reuters
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