U.S. EIA refined product inventories fell 428,000 barrels in the week to Sept. 18, vs -633,000 expected; prior +1.585 million barrels.

Several countries have suspended flights to and from Iran after the US threatened to "shut down" Iranian carriers, part of President Trump's economic-pressure campaign. Oman and Azerbaijan have barred Iranian airlines from operating to their territories. Iraq, citing US sanctions on firms providing services to Iran's aviation sector, has banned flights to Baghdad. Georgia has suspended commercial services to Tbilisi. Mahan Air, one of Iran's largest carriers, has halted services to Istanbul, Ankara and Muscat. US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the closure would take effect on Wednesday, saying "all Iranian airlines will be closed worldwide." The measures further restrict international air links for Iran's roughly 90 mln population.

Leisure Chinese-style restaurant operator Green Tea Group (06831.HK) said its second-largest shareholder has completed a full sell-down, citing the fund’s lifecycle. The company said the shareholder had supported it for nearly 10 years, the sale removes market concerns about selling pressure and opens room for upside. Green Tea said its fundamentals remain stable: 1H revenue and profit rose nearly 17% and it opened 131 new stores.