With the May 1st deadline for Mediterranean Emissions Control Area fast approaching, marine fuel suppliers and shipowners are bracing for impact. In this episode of the Oil Markets podcast, Rowan Staden-Coats is joined by Jan Kedzior and Tommy Petrou to discuss the different fuel options vessels have to comply with the upcoming sulfur emission regulations. What opportunity does this pose for compliant fuels like DMA marine gasoil and 0.1% ULSFO, and how will the demand for conventional fuel oil grades be impacted?   Related stories: VLSFO cracks tumble to multi-month lows amid Med ECA zone shakeup Mediterranean Hi-5 spreads narrow to near four-month lows on thin VLSFO demand Tight supply pushes high-sulfur gasoil above ULSD in NWE European 0.1%S gasoil tightens on Med demand, limited prompt NWE supply Assessments: 0.1% CIF Med gasoil - AAVJJ00 CIF Mediterranean Marine Fuel 0.5% Cargo - MFCMM00 FO 3.5%S CIF Med Cargo - PUAAY00  

Russia's temporary halt on attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has raised hopes of the two countries eventually moving towards a peace deal, followed by the potential lifting of sanctions. This has also prompted a debate on whether any normalization of Russian oil flows could lead to an immediate reduction in flows from Russia to Asia—mainly India and China. O oil diplomacy will be at play and Russia will do all it can to ensure that it keeps its two top buyers on its side to ensure rock-steady outlets for its oil in the future? In this episode of Platts Oil Markets Podcast, Asia energy editor Sambit Mohanty discusses with Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, former chairman of Indian Oil Corp., and Kang Wu, head of global macro and oil demand research at S&P Global Commodity Insights some of the key market developments that could influence oil trade flows to Asia.

The Mediterranean gasoil market is undergoing significant changes as new Emission Control Zones come into effect, drastically altering sulfur limits for marine fuels. In this episode of the Oil Markets podcast, our experts explore the evolving role of gasoil, an important middle distillate that is often overshadowed by diesel and jet fuel. Host Joel Hanley is joined by Virginie Malicier, manager of middle distillate pricing, and Jan Kedzior, gasoil price reporter, to discuss the impact of reduced Russian supply, the growing importance of North African countries in the market, and the competitive dynamics between gasoil and diesel. Links: 0.1% CIF Med gasoil - AAVJJ00 FOB West Africa 50ppm diesel/gasoil - AWFRA00 ULSD 10ppm CIF Med - AAWYZ00 FIRST TAKE WhatsApp Channel

The tech industry came in hot at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in 2025, and the conversation shifted from decarbonization and energy security in previous years to boosting the energy industry as a key piece of the AI race.  In this bonus episode, Commodity Insights co-president Dave Ernsberger joins Americas oil news director Jeff Mower to recap the key themes and developments from the conference, including the Trump administration's energy and geopolitical strategies, industry's outlook on investment and production, and the prevalence of decarbonization efforts. Read more of SPGCI's CERAWeek coverage Platts Connect

The beginning of spring marks the start of gasoline's seasonal transition from winter into summer specification but the market fundamentals remain under pressure on the prompt. Gary Clark is joined by Dias Kazym and Matthew Tracey-Cook to discuss how weak gasoline fundamentals extended to the European naphtha market, which also faces challenging petrochemical environment despite short-term supply volatility. Links: Join us on Platts Connect European naphtha backwardation at two-months low on weaker fundamentals (Subscriber content)

New US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico are highlighting the dependence of US refiners and consumers on crude and refined products from both countries. Why is the US Atlantic Coast in particular exposed to the supply and price impacts of the tariffs? Who will eat the costs of tariffs on Canadian crude?  Jeff Mower speaks with senior refining editor Janet McGurty and crude price editor Jada Johnson to discuss what options US Gulf Coast refiners have in obtaining heavy crude barrels, considering the 25% tariff on Mexican oil and considering that imports from Venezuela are no longer stable. Links: Join us on Platts Connect Register for CERAWeek

India Energy Week brought together thought leaders, industry pioneers and curious minds from around the globe to discuss the future of energy in India and beyond. From shifting spotlight of oil producers towards India to the optimism around clean energy, such as hydrogen and biofuels, the event witnessed discussions and debates around India's current and future energy landscape. And a key question that was in focus was -- how will India strike a balance between the need for traditional fuels while embracing a new energy roadmap? In this episode of Platts Oil Markets Podcast, Sambit Mohanty, Asia Energy Editor is joined by Dan Pratt, Head of Upstream Solutions, and Pulkit Agarwal, Head of India Content to discuss the key themes that dominated the event.

In what was the first direct hit from drone attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium route since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, close to 1.5 million b/d of crude output from oil giant Kazakhstan has been brought into the spotlight. The development comes with an uptick in broader energy infrastructure attacks and against a backdrop of US and Russian talks over the war’s near-term future. What impact does a damaged CPC pipeline have on crude oil markets in the Mediterranean and more frequent refinery attacks mean for products in the region? Joel Hanley is joined by Nick Coleman, Elza Turner, and Luke Stuart to discuss the latest in this episode of the Platts Oil Markets podcast. Links: CPC Blend CIF Augusta vs. BTC Dtd Strip - AAHPL00 Azeri Light CIF Augusta vs. BTC Dtd Strip - AAHPM00 Dated Brent - PCAAS00 Kazakhstan's CPC Blend pipeline throughput cut by drone strike - Read more (subscriber content) REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Syzran hit by drone strike, impact uncertain - Read more (subscriber content) Putin tells Kazakhstan's partners to help repair CPC pipeline after attack - Read more (subscriber content) Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum (FUJCON 2025) - More info

Since his return to the US presidency, Donald Trump has launched a maximum-pressure campaign on Iran in pursuit of a nuclear deal, in sharp contrast with a more diplomatic approach towards Venezuela. How will these geopolitical strategies affect oil exports, spot markets, and the role of players like China on the global stage?  Jeff Mower, Kate Winston, Chris van Moessner, and Pat Harrington unpack the latest moves from the Trump administration regarding Iran and Venezuela and what they mean for oil prices and the market landscape.  Links: Register for CERAWeek

India's rapidly growing energy demand, the shifting focus of oil producers towards the country, and the transition to cleaner energy sources are key themes at India Energy Week. Delegates will seek insights on how Indian energy companies and policymakers can balance the reliance on traditional fuels with a new energy roadmap. In a comprehensive discussion, Dave Ernsberger, Co-President at S&P Global Commodity Insights, Ranjit Rath, Chairman and Managing Director at Oil India Ltd, and Sambit Mohanty, Asia Energy Editor, will explore key market issues of interest to delegates. They will address India's evolving relationship with non-OPEC producers and outline the strategies India plans to implement in its upstream sector to attract global investors. This is a special bonus episode of Oil Markets, originally featured in the Commodities Focus series! Tune in!