Total energy blockade on Israel is becoming a reality. The combination of direct strikes on domestic infrastructure and a near-total cessation of maritime arrivals has left Israel’s energy sector in a state of emergency.

In one notable instance this week, a Suezmax tanker carrying 75,000 tonnes of Venezuelan crude was forced to abandon its arrival at Haifa. After waiting offshore for several days, it had sailed to Greece because it was too dangerous to unload.

The Ashkelon oil jetty is currently not operating due to the security situation. While the Port of Haifa remains technically open, it is under Emergency Mode and is not receiving large-scale tankers. The Haifa refinery is fully shut down following direct hits by Iranian missiles and drones, and burning. For the first time in its history, Israel is reportedly left with no operational refineries.

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