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Grid news — September 8, 2026

Publications tagged with Grid published on September 8, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastOil & GasGrid

    Iran's Oil Revenues Plummet Amid Sanctions

    Iran's oil revenues are significantly decreasing due to tightening U.S. sanctions. Iranian crude oil stored outside the Gulf has fallen from 90 million to 29 million barrels, with no shipments crossing the sanctions line since mid-July. Iran's oil exports to China are also declining, and its oil-funded budget is exacerbating inflation and weakening the rial, pushing the economy further into crisis.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflictGrid

    Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Saratov Oil Refinery

    Several Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian Saratov oil refinery early morning, causing multiple fires and explosions. The refinery, owned by Rosneft, is one of Russia's oldest and largest, with a crude oil processing capacity of 4.8 million tons as of 2023. The attack resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure and casualties, according to regional governor Roman Busargin.
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  4. SocietyFraudCybercrimeGrid

    20 Million Children Experienced Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

    UNICEF reports that approximately 20 million children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year. This includes exposure to unwanted sexual content, requests, and sharing of intimate images. Social media platforms were the primary venues for these abuses, with perpetrators often being known to the victims. The report highlights the need for safer digital platforms, stronger laws, and better support systems.
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