Daily brief
Gulf states are rerouting oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint, according to reports on August 1, 2026. The move comes as the Bank of England announced it is moving away from coal, and oil prices were reported up on July 31. The UAE also set fuel prices and new taxi fares for Ajman for August 2026.
Finland's sand battery cuts emissions by 70% without using rare earths, as reported in crude oil price news.
Dubai's new JLT bus launched with free rides, ending the '15-minute walk' for residents.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary