A round-up of the latest Argus news stories focusing on the US-Iran conflict.
TOP HEADLINES
US offers insurance, naval escorts for Gulf traffic
Trump blasts Spain, UK over Iran war: Update
War pushes crude tankers to record highs
France to help secure shipping lanes
Shipowners seek reinstatement of Mideast war risk cover
Germany's Merz cites Iran war fallout on energy
[Explainer on war risk insurance and AWRP](https://direct.argusmedia.com/article/2795769]
LATEST NEWS
Crude
Oil futures: WTI gains 5pc as Hormuz traffic stalls
ExxonMobil optimizing assets to offset disruptions
Refined products
European jet prices hit 28-month high and keep rising
Iran war not affecting Brazil soy, biodiesel prices
Europe fuel oil swaps lift further on US-Iran conflict
TTF price spread widens, storage auctions at risk
Freight
Americas VLCC rates hitting record highs
US Gulf coast MR freight trades just under all-time highs
[Caustic soda freight costs rise on Mideast Gulf war](http://direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysis/article/2795877
Soaring freight costs pressure Nigerian crude prices
Hormuz ship traffic down 94pc since Iran conflict began
Fertilizer/Agriculture
CF hikes UAN prices further in the US
LNG/gas
US LNG margins soar on Hormuz disruption
Europe has limited room to boost pipeline gas supply
India's Petronet passes potential LNG FM to buyers
Taiwan only has LNG stocks to last to end of March
Conflict could delay Mideast Gulf LNG expansions
LNG charter rates rise over 400pc in days
NGL/LPG
US-Asia propane arb hits 2-year high on paper
Petchems
Gasoline futures' surge flips 5211-843 MX premium
