Diesel
Russia boosts fuel exports to Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia in 2023
Central Asian countries, Afghanistan and Mongolia raised their imports of Russian fuel by around 28% in 2023 to almost 6 MMt, partially offseting a decline in Russian supplies to Europe.
European diesel refining margins rise after Yemen air strikes
Benchmark northwest European diesel refining margins rose to above $30 a barrel as intensifying conflict in the Red Sea increased concerns about potential supply disruptions.
Singapore's middle distillates stocks at 5-mth low on higher jet fuel/kerosene exports
Singapore's middle distillates stockpiles hit a five-month low as higher jet fuel/kerosene exports outweighed declines in gasoil/diesel exports.
India's fuel demand hits seven-month high in December
India's fuel consumption rose to a seven-month high in December to about 20.054 MMt, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell of the oil ministry showed.
U.S. fuel inventories surge as refiners boost runs, post holiday lull
U.S. gasoline and distillate inventories posted large builds last week as demand slipped, while crude stocks fell more than expected.
Singapore fuel oil inventories hit about five-month highs
Onshore inventories of residual fuel rose to nearly five-month highs at key trade hub Singapore this week.
Saudi Arabian companies warn Aramco fuel price hike may curb earnings
Scores of Saudi Arabian companies said their earnings could be dampened this year as production costs will increase after state energy group Saudi Aramco notified them it would sharply raise feedstock and fuel prices.
Europe-bound diesel, jet fuel cargoes divert from Red Sea
At least four tankers transporting diesel and jet fuel from the Middle East and India to Europe are taking the longer route around Africa to avoid the Red Sea, ship tracking data show.
China's first 2024 refined fuel export quotas flat vs. year ago
China has issued its first refined fuel export quotas for 2024 totaling 19 MMt, a volume unchanged from last year's and largely in line with market expectations.
Asian refiners face diesel supply glut in 2024
Diesel supply in Asia is set to jump in 2024 fueled by new refineries in the Middle East and robust exports from China, and is likely to outpace the region's world-leading demand growth.
- TA'ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding agree to $10-B, 2.2-MMtpy of chemicals investments in the UAE 5/6
- Borouge to deliver first batch of cross-linkable polyethylene from new 100,000-tpy plant this quarter 5/6
- LyondellBasell completes sale of select European strategic assessment assets 5/6
- Australia commits $7 B to boost fuel stockpiles, create government reserve 5/6
- Israel to transfer jet fuel to Germany following Hormuz crisis 5/6
- Equinor: Iran war lifts Asia-Pacific interest for Norwegian petroleum products, LNG 5/6

