London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
May 10, 2026
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LSEG report detailing a $7 billion insider trading investigation in oil markets and the UAE's covert methods to bypass the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
Key Takeaways
- 1.$7 billion in suspicious oil-price bets were placed ahead of Trump's Iran policy announcements, prompting investigations by the CFTC and DOJ.
- 2.The UAE is using hidden 'ghost' tankers and ship-to-ship transfers to bypass the Strait of Hormuz blockade and move oil to Asian markets.
- 3.Australia has mandated that 20% of east coast gas must be reserved for domestic use starting July 2027 to avert supply shortfalls.
Table of Contents
- Top News - Oil
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- Top News - Dry Freight
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Authors
Dhanya
Securities
STOORG.AXBrent CrudeSHEL
Themes
Insider Trading & Information LeaksWar-Driven Supply Chain DisruptionNationalization of Energy Resources
Regions
Middle EastNorth AmericaAsia PacificUnited StatesIranUnited Arab Emirates