Early results from Alberta's 10-question referendum show more than 76% of voters chose to keep the oil-rich province in Canada, against 23% who backed starting a formal separation process.
Spot liquefied natural gas prices in Asia climbed above $30 per million British thermal units, the highest level since December 2022, after a reported attack on an LNG tanker near Yemen renewed concerns over Middle East shipping.
Brent futures changed hands at $109.76 a barrel, not far off its strongest print since May, as new Houthi strikes against Saudi infrastructure overshadowed Washington's temporary easing of Russia-linked restrictions.