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U.S. fuel maker profits to fall from last year's records

U.S. refining profits are expected to fall from last year's records but remain strong as domestic refining outages and increased foreign competition pose challenges.

Canada releases framework to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies

Canada released a framework for eliminating inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, making it the first G20 country to deliver on a 2009 commitment to rationalize and phase out government support for the sector.

Russia is not ruling out quotas on fuel exports, deputy PM says

Russia is not ruling out introducing quotas on the export of oil products to stabilize gasoline prices, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, according to state media, as gasoline wholesale prices hit an all-time high.

Pakistan fuel pump operator association calls national strike

Fuel pump operators across Pakistan are to hold a nationwide strike on July 22 in a bid to secure larger margins amid an inflation crisis.

Vietnam approves $11.4-B plan to expand fuel storage capacity by 2030

Vietnam has approved a plan to expand its national fuel storage capacity by 2030, with investment of up to $11.4 B.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign petroleum and petchem cooperation MoU

Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the production, marketing and distribution of refined petroleum products and in petrochemicals production.

Russian sea-borne diesel exports show monthly growth of 11%

Russia's sea-borne diesel and gasoil exports rose by 11% to about 1.9 million tons in the first 17 days of July from the same period in June, as production grew after seasonal refinery maintenance, data from traders and Refinitiv Eikon showed.

China's June diesel exports fall to lowest level in over a year

China's diesel exports fell to the lowest level in more than a year in June as refiners curbed production in favor of more lucrative gasoline and aviation fuels. 

India's gasoline demand likely to recover from late August

India's gasoline demand will likely recover from late August, while diesel consumption is expected to stay weak, an official at refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd said.

Turkey increases fuel tax as it bolsters stretched budget

Turkey raised tax on petrol to help to fund a $42.2-B increase to its 2023 budget after February's earthquakes and the May presidential election sent spending soaring.