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Back to SearchEU sanctions, ceasefire, and OPEC+ move—what are the implications for Asia
Oil is going through a period of uneasy calm. The higher-than-expected rise in OPEC+ production quotas for August, combined with a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, has provided oil markets some b…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Second UK refinery collapse puts focus on survivors
With the UK at risk of losing its second oil refinery in less than six months, Europe's refining sector is showing growing signs of strain. In this episode of the Platts Oil Markets podcast, Gary Cla…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
LPG boom: Exports, tariffs, and summer demand support North American NGLs
In this episode, the Americas NGLs pricing team discusses Gulf Coast and Canada NGL market dynamics. Light ends manager Sarah Hernandez and LPG reporters Hunter Marrow and Marcus Still review conditi…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A dive into distillates: The latest on Europe’s diesel and jet fuel markets
With European middle-distillate markets remaining well-supplied amid turbulence in the Middle East, the prospect of new legislation regarding the origin of European product imports provides fuel for …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Airstrikes on Iran put oil war premiums in the spotlight
Oil prices rallied following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military targets, but just as quickly reversed after the US bombed three of Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities. War premiums were…
Published on 3 months ago
Middle East flare-up and ramifications for European oil markets
A sudden ramp-up in tensions as Israel and Iran exchange blows has proved impactful for oil markets in the EMEA region. In this episode of the Platts Oil Markets podcast, Gary Clark is joined by fron…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Energy Asia to shine spotlight on transition, trade, and turbulence
Energy Asia will be held from June 16-18, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role of national oil companies in securing a net-zero future, the challenges in navigating energy security, the scope fo…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Atlantic gasoline heats up amid refinery shifts and US demand
The Memorial Day weekend in the US is often considered the kickoff to the summer driving season, a period of heightened gasoline demand where families take vacations and refiners profit on healthier …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mexico's gasoline crunch
Mexico is facing regional gasoline shortages as its refining system struggles to meet demand, deepening reliance on U.S. imports. With the Dos Bocas refinery not expected to reach full capacity until…
Published on 4 months ago
Global shipping, oil industries prepare for roll out of USTR’s historic measures
The proposed 2025 Section 301 actions by the US Trade Representative (USTR) against China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors could reshape merchant shipping trade. These historic measure…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago