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Japan gasoline prices hit record high

Japan's nationwide average retail price of regular gasoline rose by 1.9 yen to a record high 185.6 yen ($1.27) per liter over the week to Aug. 28, marking the 15th consecutive weekly increase.

China diesel exports seen rising to over 1 MMt in September

Chinese refiners are poised to boost diesel exports in September to more than 1 MMt, drawn by lucrative margins from selling overseas and as they expect to receive more export quotas from Beijing.

Indonesia's Pertamina plans more biofuel products, ethanol imports in 2024

Indonesian state energy company Pertamina plans in 2024 to mix more of its gasoline products with ethanol in a bid to offer alternative fuels to the public.

PetroChina reports record interim net profit on refining surge

State-owned energy giant PetroChina reported a record-high net profit for the first half of the year, driven by increased oil and gas output and resurgent refined fuel sales.

Oil edges up on U.S. crude stockpile draw, hurricane jitters

Oil prices extended gains after U.S. government data showed tighter-than-expected crude supplies in the world's biggest fuel consumer, while a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico kept investors on edge.

Kuwait's Al Zour refinery offers first fuel oil tender since June

Kuwait's Al Zour refinery has issued a fuel oil sales tender for the first time in more than two months.

China's Sinopec plans steady refinery output on fuel recovery

Chinese refining giant Sinopec Corp plans to maintain steady refinery output during the second half of 2023 as domestic fuel demand recovers, after reporting a 20% decline in interim profit because of lower crude oil prices.

India diesel exports to Singapore set for highs in Aug, drop for Europe

India's diesel exports to Singapore are set to hit a 19-month high in August and exceed 330,000 metric tons, boosted by cheaper freight costs and low inventories in the Asian oil hub, traders and analysts said.

Total spending on fuel subsidies topped $7 T in 2022, IMF says

Global subsidies for fossil fuels rose by $2 T over the past two years to reach a record $7 T in 2022, according to new estimates from the International Monetary Fund.

Los Angeles (U.S.) refineries mostly unaffected by Hurricane Hilary

The five refineries in Los Angeles, California (U.S.) came through Hurricane Hilary's wind and heavy rain mostly unaffected.