Oil Flows Recover, BHP Sells Nickel Plant
“Seeking Alpha reports Middle East oil flows are back to eighty percent of pre-war levels, per Shell's CEO.” — Vera Bullock, on air
At a glance
- First reported by Seeking Alpha: “Middle East oil flows reach 80% of pre-war levels, Shell CEO Sawan says”, with reporting from Bloomberg.com.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:01 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Middle East, Australian, CEO.
- BBN covered this story before: Santos CEO: More Buyers Want Australian Gas Amid Mideast Conflict (October 6).
The real story
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- Seeking AlphaMiddle East oil flows reach 80% of pre-war levels, Shell CEO Sawan says
- Bloomberg.comBHP Sells Shuttered Australian Nickel Plant to Gold Fields
What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSeeking Alpha reports Middle East oil flows are back to eighty percent of pre-war levels, per Shell's CEO.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSupply is stabilizing, and oil price risk looks lower.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBloomberg says BHP sold its shuttered Australian nickel plant to Gold Fields. A closed factory finally got a new owner. Honestly, relatable.
The story so far
- Santos CEO: More Buyers Want Australian Gas Amid Mideast Conflict · Benzinga
- Oil Flows Recover, BHP Sells Nickel Plant (this story)
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