China to lean on Russian oil as Iran crisis chokes supply
Energy disruption set to force Xi Jinping closer to Vladimir Putin and to mull drawing on reserves
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US shale bosses warn they cannot replace war-hit Middle East oil
New production from Texas will take months as drillers use windfall from price rise to pay investors
Trump says US Navy prepared to escort oil tankers in Gulf
President promises to provide insurance for vessels transiting the region as Iran conflict disrupts energy flows
FirstFT: Trump says US Navy could escort oil tankers in Gulf
Also in today’s newsletter: China prepares law curtailing minority language rights, and Pakistan urges Iran not to attack Saudi Arabia
Stocks and bonds stabilise as Middle East war widens
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz