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I spent $2,700 flying around the world just to keep my airline status. I got stuck in Qatar and ran out of clothes, but it was worth it.

I spent three days flying around the world to keep my airline status for another year. A missed connection stranded me in Doha, but I'd do it again.

  • Journalist spent $2,700 on 13,000-mile mileage run to maintain British Airways elite status
  • Unexpected 18-hour layover in Doha, Qatar, due to missed connection in conflict zone
  • Journalist saved $10,000 and preserved travel perks for another year using Qatar Airways miles

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Hormuz Crisis Pushes Asian Refiners Toward U.S. Oil

North Asian refiners have increased buying activity to secure U.S. crude oil supply as an alternative to the Middle Eastern crude that may not make it outbound from the Strait of Hormuz as the…

  • Asian refiners seek U.S. crude due to Hormuz closure
  • GS Caltex buys 2M barrels of Mars from Shell at $13-14 premium
  • CPC Corp acquires WTI through tender at $8-$9 premium to Brent
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