The Wall Street Journal September 19, 2026 • 20:53

Refineries Are Now the Main Chokepoint for Global Energy Supplies - WSJ

By Matthew Dalton

Refineries Are Now the Main Chokepoint for Global Energy Supplies - WSJ

The Iran and Ukraine wars have exposed the world’s reliance on the Middle East and Russia for diesel

Persian Gulf states and Russia have invested tens of billions of dollars in refineries over the past decade to grab a bigger share of the global diesel market. Now, war in both regions has sent expor… [+603 chars]

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