Gasoline
Low oil plays uneven role in global gasoline prices
All countries have access to the same oil prices on international markets, but retail gasoline prices vary wildly, largely because of the taxes and subsidies imposed on them.
Asia nears first gasoline shortage in over 15 years
A tightening gasoline market in Asia would coincide with an expected late 2016 to early 2017 puncture of a global crude glut, lending support to a recovery in oil prices.
Meet EPA Tier 3 clean fuel regulations through improved blending processes
This article will examine the impact of Tier 3 regulations on gasoline blending at refineries and terminals, and illustrate options that can contribute to compliance while keeping costs under control.
Industry Metrics
Refinery margins weakened in the US due to lower winter demand.
Annual US gasoline use hits eight-year high, but distillate demand drops
Overall, US gasoline demand was 9.2 million bpd in 2015, the most since 2007, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed on Monday.
El Nino’s end offers hope for distillate fuel markets
Global oil refiners struggling with enormous stocks of distillate fuel oil as a result of a warm winter and the slowdown in world trade should benefit as the El Nino pattern fades.
US refiners lose control of distillate stockpiles
US refineries have operated to maximize gasoline production, but in the process created an enormous and growing oversupply of distillate.
Azerbaijan’s Socar aims to restart Iran fuel trades
Possibilities include trading refined products with Iran in the Gulf, where one option is to supply Iran with gasoline and to buy naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
US finds possible bottom in gasoline market
After tumbling to their lowest levels since 2003 amid a global glut, oil prices have stabilized in recent weeks, and demand for gasoline has risen. That could point to higher prices to come.
IHS CERAWeek: Mexico to expedite new rules enabling fuel imports
President Enrique Pena Nieto is pushing forward the gradual opening of the country's retail fuel sector, with private firms able to import gasoline and diesel beginning in April.
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- XCF, DevvStream, Southern Energy Renewables partner to bring transferable 45Z clean fuel credits to market 4/17
- HyOrc completes independent process and technology verification for waste-to-methanol platform 4/17
- Bottled lightning makes a cleaner fuel: Research shows how bursts of plasma convert methane into methanol without high heat and pressures 4/17
- Evonik launches high performance isodewaxing catalysts for fuels and lubricants production 4/16
- BASF to increase its price for neopentylglycol in the U.S. and Canada 4/16
