Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company are among the firms still transporting limited crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, despite persistent threats and disruptions linked to the conflict with Iran.

Shipments of goods from Russia to Armenia have continued through transit routes via Azerbaijan, with a new consignment including grain and aluminum transported by rail.

Aid groups are warning that the ongoing war in the Middle East is hindering essential food and medicine supplies for millions globally, and that the suffering will worsen if the violence persists.

 Sri Lanka will receive five fuel shipments in April, a senior Ceylon Petroleum Corporation official told reporters on Thursday.

Some oil majors and top trading houses have suspended crude oil, fuel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments via the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel attack Iran and Tehran retaliates, four trading sources said on Saturday.

Nvidia is expected to deliver another quarter of robust growth and upbeat guidance when it reports later today, with analysts pointing to strengthening demand for AI infrastructure, rising shipments of next-generation chips and continued momentum in data centre spending.