Diesel
Afreximbank rolls out $3-B credit line to cut Africa's fuel imports
African Export-Import Bank has rolled out a $3-B revolving credit line that will enable African and Caribbean buyers to source petrol, diesel, jet fuel and other products from refineries on the continent more easily.
Sri Lanka to begin talks with India, UAE for new energy hub
Sri Lanka will start work next month on plans to develop an energy hub with India and the United Arab Emirates, as the nation looks to leverage its strategic location to cement a recovery from a financial crisis.
S-Oil posts refining, petrochemical losses; expects US tariffs to affect margins in Q2
South Korea's S-Oil, majority owned by Saudi Aramco, posted losses in the first quarter from its refining and petrochemical units and expects second-quarter margins to be impacted by U.S. tariff negotiations and market volatility.
India's Delhi plans to curb gasoline car sales, ban gas-guzzling bikes to shed polluter tag
India's capital New Delhi plans to limit gasoline and diesel-powered cars a family can buy as well as ban sales of fuel-guzzling motorbikes and scooters, according to a draft policy aimed at cleaning up one of the world's most polluted cities.
Eckero Line to use Neste renewable diesel for commercial maritime transport
Neste and Finnish company Eckerö Line, which operates ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn, are continuing their collaboration to reduce maritime emissions. Eckerö Line provides freight and passenger services on the Baltic Sea and is the first company in Finland to adopt Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for commercial maritime transport.
Indian Oil plans to operate Gujarat refinery at higher capacity from mid-2026
Indian Oil Corp. plans to operate its Gujarat refinery in western India at an expanded capacity of 360,000 bpd by mid-2026, executive director Biplob Biswas said.
California (U.S.) governor drives out refiners then pleads for reliable fuel supplies
California (U.S.) Governor Gavin Newsom has directed state officials to step up efforts to guarantee reliable fuel supplies for the nation's biggest auto market, prompting oil companies to blame state policies for difficult business conditions and high pump prices.
Mexico exports first ULSD cargo from Olmeca refinery amid infrastructure woes
Mexico exported the first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) reprocessed in its new Olmeca refinery in early April, as infrastructure to transport the much-needed motor fuel across the country is not ready.
Iran authorities seize two vessels carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf
Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized two Tanzanian-flagged vessels allegedly carrying 1.5 MM liters of "smuggled fuel" in the Gulf
South Korea to implement smaller fuel tax cuts from May
Tax breaks will be extended until the end of June, with the rate adjusted to 10% for gasoline, from the current 15%, and that for diesel and liquefied petroleum gas butane to 15% from 23%.
- U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports 6/18
- Nigeria to export first gasoline cargo to Asia from Dangote refinery 6/18
- Indian refiners cancel palm oil orders for July-September as prices surge 6/18
- U.S. set to object to green jet fuel recommendation at UN aviation council 6/18
- Phoenix Contact introduces intrinsic safety versions of the MINI Analog Pro Ex conditioners for hazardous areas 6/18
- EIA: U.S. crude inventories fall by most in a year, fuel stocks build 6/18
