Gasoil
Asia's refined fuel imports drop, but margins still hold
Asia's imports of key refined fuels such as gasoline and diesel fell to the lowest in four years in April, driven by a combination of refinery maintenance and weaker demand in the top-importing region.
Russian seaborne diesel exports fell in April
Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports fell in April as refineries carried out seasonal maintenance and the industry held back some supplies for expected domestic demand growth over the summer months.
EIA: U.S. crude stocks rise with bigger imports, fuel inventories fall
U.S. crude stocks rose as the nation imported more oil, while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week ahead of summer driving season.
EIA: Distillate and jet fuel contribute to record U.S. petroleum product exports in 2024
In 2024, U.S. exports of total petroleum products increased to a record 6.6 MMbpd annual average, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Annual U.S. petroleum product exports increased by 495,000 bpd as U.S. exports of distillate fuel oil—typically sold as diesel—and jet fuel increased compared with 2023, while exports of total motor gasoline decreased.
Digital Feature: Utilizing steam stripping to remove benzene from wastewater and waste streams: A guide to maintaining compliant benzene levels with confidence
In February of 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an enforcement alert warning stating that chemical plants releasing significant amounts of carcinogens like benzene and other harmful chemicals into the air and water, in violation of environmental regulations, could face substantial penalties.
Update: India's fuel demand hits 10-month high in March
India's fuel demand in March hit a 10-month high, rising 9.3% from the previous month to 20.91 MM tonnes (t).
EIA: U.S. crude inventories rise, fuel draws down amid ongoing maintenance
U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose and fuel inventories fell last week as seasonal refinery maintenance season ticked along.
Russia's seaborne fuel oil exports fall in February
Russia's seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil exports dropped 15% in February from the previous month to around 3.3 MM tonnes (t) due to lower production, stormy weather, delayed loadings and drone attacks.
Russia's January seaborne diesel exports rise
Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports rose almost by a quarter in January from December as traders sought to increase supplies before new U.S. sanctions come into effect and amid seasonal low domestic demand.
Russian oil products trapped at sea by U.S. sanctions
Nearly 500,000 tonnes (t) of Russian oil products are trapped on tankers hit by U.S. sanctions.
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