It could be organized off the coast of Oman, the agency's source said

Iran has allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz to open - Reuters

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Ministers of key EU countries - Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria - <a href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/five-eu-finance-ministers-call-windfall-profit-tax-energy-companies-2026-04-04/">have called for</a> the introduction of a pan-European tax on excess profits of energy companies. By design, a windfall tax could ease the burden on consumers. For investors, this means the risk of pressure on dividends, share buyback programs and free cash flow in the sector.

Tax on excess profits for oil producers: what is the risk of the EU initiative for investors? 

European stock markets followed Asia-Pacific at the start of the week as investors react to US plans to block the Strait of Hormuz

Stocks in Europe fell as the U.S. prepares to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military will begin the blockade of ships traveling from and to Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz on April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 p.m. Astana time). U.S. President Donald Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116395566253303665">wrote</a> about it in the social network TruthSocial.

Trump clarified the timeline for the start of the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

The US is <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/tramp-prikazal-blokirovat-ormuzskij-proliv-posle-provala-peregovorov-s-iranom">imposing a blockade</a> on Iranian ports after the breakdown of negotiations with Tehran, which pushed oil above $100 per barrel amid the biggest supply disruption. These and other topics are in our review of key events for the morning of April 13.

Top story for the morning: the U.S. has declared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have risen sharply

The failure of the talks could cause sharp swings in oil and gas markets, Bloomberg writes

US-Iran talks have collapsed. Iran promises to maintain the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Two U.S. Navy destroyers crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday without incident, The Wall Street Journal quoted three sources as <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-latest-news-israel-us-lebanon-2026?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1">saying</a>. They are the first U.S. ships to cross the waterway since the war with Iran began six weeks ago.

U.S. Navy ships pass the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the war 

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Donald Trump agreed with Iran on a two-week truce and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which supported the growth of world markets and led to a slight decline in oil prices. Meanwhile, details of a possible listing of SpaceX became known: the company is preparing a placement with a focus on retail investors, but analysts doubt the potential for profitability at a valuation of $2 billion. Against this background, Pershing Square plans to acquire Universal Music with a significant premium, considering the company's securities undervalued. The main events of April 6-10 are in our review.

Highlights of the week: US-Iran truce, Meta AI model, Universal Music deal

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Exports of electric cars from China reached a record level in March due to the threat of the biggest energy crisis since 1973. Experts surveyed by Oninvest speak of a possible redistribution of the market in favor of the largest players. And China will have a special role here.

China's electric car exports up 140% due to energy crisis: who to bet on

Physical North Sea crude oil prices rose to a record high on the back of Iran's continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, adding to market anxiety, <a href="http://ft.com/content/f04ad855-81e3-49c5-827e-d3c4acb901c9">says the</a> Financial Times (FT).

North Sea Forties Blend oil prices hit a high due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

The cost of Brent crude oil fell sharply and was below $96 per barrel after exceeding $99 during trading. And stocks in the U.S. turned around and went from falling to active growth. Markets were supported by Israel's decision to enter talks with Lebanon. The two countries' ongoing conflict has been a major threat to the US-Iran truce.

Brent drops below $96, US stocks rise: Israel will go for dialog with Lebanon

Ship traffic through the key artery for energy supplies - the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran - remains at a minimum level despite the declared <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/ssa-i-iran-soglasilis-na-dvuhnedel-noe-peremirie-cena-nefti-wti-ruhnula-na-16">truce</a> between the U.S. and Iran, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/tankers-return-to-hormuz-ceasefire-disruption-to-last-weeks.html">writes</a>. According to experts in shipping and maritime transportation, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will not be restored to pre-war levels in the near future.