Economics
China's gasoline demand peak nears as EV boom hastens transition
China's demand for petrol is likely to peak as early as next year as electric vehicle sales soar, several analysts say, bringing forward an energy transition milestone for the world's biggest polluter and a headache for global refiners.
Venezuela cuts back diesel prices to factories after complaints
Venezuela's government reduced an increase it had imposed at the beginning of the month on diesel prices to factories, after complaints from producers about the potential impact of the measure.
Colombia police seize $329 MM in property, bank accounts tied to stolen oil
Colombian police have seized property and bank accounts worth $329 MM, proceeds from the sale and export of stolen crude oil, officials said.
Egypt to import more mazut fuel oil to manage power cuts
Egypt will import $250 MM up to $300 MM worth of mazut fuel oil to manage power cuts, Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said.
Nigeria unions to strike unless fuel price hike is reversed
Nigerian labor unions plan to strike to demand a reversal in petrol price hikes and lower public school fees, the Nigerian Labour Congress said.
Saudi Arabia expected to extend voluntary oil cut for September, analysts say
Saudi Arabia is expected to extend a voluntary oil output cut of 1 million barrels per day for another month to include September, five analysts said, to provide additional support for the oil market.
Obscure traders ship half Russia's oil exports to India, China after sanctions
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker set sail in May from Russia's Ust-Luga port carrying crude on behalf of a little-known trading company based in Hong Kong. Before the ship had even reached its destination in India, the cargo changed hands.
Gasoil net exports reduce Singapore inventories despite jet fuel from China
Middle distillates stock levels at key trading hub Singapore slipped to their lowest in over four months as robust net exports of gasoil more than offset a surge in jet fuel imports from China, official data showed.
Varo Energy secures $3.3 B in boost to biofuel goals
Refiner and trader Varo Energy secured $3.33 B in its latest financing round, which will help to fund its sustainable energy projects, including its purchase of a stake in northern Europe’s biggest biogas facility.
Repsol to invest more than $130 MM to retrofit plant to produce biofuels
Spanish oil company Repsol will invest more than $132.95 MM to retrofit a decades-old diesel plant to produce second-generation biofuels.
- China's Wanhua Chemical starts operation at new east China cracker 4/4
- Brookfield Infrastructure announces the acquisition of Colonial Enterprises for $9 B 4/4
- PBF restarts some units at Martinez refinery after February fire; fire-damaged units remain shut 4/4
- Japan to curb gasoline prices from June to cushion U.S. tariff blow 4/4
- Evonik presents innovative "Debonding on Demand" concept for more sustainable bonding 4/3
- Oil, gas and refined product imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs 4/3
