Energy:
1. Market News: India says it is not considering raising gasoline and diesel prices.
2. Slovak Ministry of Economy: Slovakia began receiving crude oil via the Friendship Pipeline earlier on Thursday.
3. Sources: Russia's Sizlan refinery has halted oil processing following the April 18 drone attack.
4. The EU plans to alleviate energy supply tensions caused by the Iran war through tax cuts and gas coordination measures.
5. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: Russia will divert oil destined for Germany via the Friendship Pipeline to other routes.
6. The UK's share of fossil fuel-powered electricity generation has fallen to a record low of 2%.
7. US Treasury Secretary Bessenter: Believes the conflict with Iran will end, and natural gas prices will fall. Gasoline prices may be lower than pre-war levels.
8. US crude oil inventories rose last week, fuel oil inventories fell, and total exports hit a record high.
9. Shipping and security sources: The US military intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters.
10. Pakistani companies tender for spot LNG, the first time in over two years.
Precious Metals and Mining:
1. Swiss National Bank: Q1 gold holdings recorded a valuation gain of CHF 7.8 billion.
Agriculture:
1. India will purchase fertilizer at nearly double the price before the Iran conflict.
2. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation: Strong fertilizer demand is expected to continue, with supply tight.
Strait of Hormuz Situation:
1. Maersk: The Strait of Hormuz remains "firmly closed".
