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Crude oil

Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs

Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to Asia if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes 25% import tariffs on crude imports from the two countries.

Singapore distillates stocks tick up for fifth week

Singapore's middle distillates inventories advanced for the fifth consecutive week to their highest in seven weeks, as persistent weakness in diesel/gasoil exports countered a jump in jet fuel/kerosene exports.

Chevron sees California's fuel inventory law raising prices for customers

Chevron said that California's recently enacted legislation on oil refineries needing to maintain minimum fuel stocks was "flawed."

Russian Urals oil sales to Turkey in Nov. up 38% m/m as STAR refinery increases runs

Russian Urals oil supplies to Turkey's ports in November increased to 9.9 MMbbl from 7.4 MMbbl in October as its main consumer was back from outage.

Russia's oil and gas revenue down by a third in November m/m

Russia's oil and gas revenue in November is seen falling by one third to 0.78 T roubles (some $7.5 B) from 1.21 T in October.

China issues extra crude oil import quota to teapot refineries

China has issued an additional crude oil import quota of at least 5.84 MM tonnes (t) (116,800 bpd) to independent refiners for cargoes arriving by end-2024 and in early 2025.

Nigeria's local currency crude sales fall short of target, Dangote refinery says

The Nigerian government's plan to sell crude priced in the local currency is faltering, with refiners, including the giant Dangote oil refinery, saying they are still unable to secure adequate supplies.

Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders

Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA CGM and COSCO have ordered hundreds of new vessels in recent years meant to help their industry slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet rising demand from customers and regulators around the globe.

Singapore middle distillates stocks rise for fourth week to six-week high

Singapore's middle distillates inventories rose for the fourth straight week to a six-week peak as net exports of jet fuel slid further while those of diesel climbed.

EIA: U.S. crude, gasoline inventories rise, distillates draw down

U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories last week rose more than forecast, while distillate stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected draw, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said.