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S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis of key oil price movements across the globe.
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Jul 4, 2019 • 22min
Choppier waters for European gasoline
The US is diversifying its sources of imports, but while this might sound dismal for European producers there is still a varied landscape of shorts out there and the outlook for producers is bullish. Francesco di Salvo talks to Solomon Lanitis and Joshua Brown. Meanwhile, on the high seas, Alex...
Jun 28, 2019 • 5min
How do current tensions in the Middle East affect crude flows to Asia?
Singapore-based S&P Global Platts editors Eesha Muneeb and Avantika Ramesh examine the impact on prices as well as the level of concern among Asian refiners, traders and buyers, amid the geopolitical tension brewing in the Middle East, particularly after US President Donald Trump indicated a...
Jun 20, 2019 • 9min
Angola's challenges as crude production and differentials slide
Production is at fresh lows and prices are following suit, but there are signs Angola is taking steps to stem the decline. Joel Hanley talks to Eklavya Gupte and Kristi Rotlaender about an expected upturn in demand for Angola's heavy sweet crude, and China's role as a major buyer.
Jun 7, 2019 • 12min
Strong NWE gasoline masks a weaker global picture
Crude oil pipeline contamination in Europe has boosted gasoline cracks, which are masking a softer reality across regions. S&P Global Platts editors Eleni Pittalis, Solomon Lanitis and Tamara Sleiman discuss market dynamics on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the product offering from...
May 24, 2019 • 9min
Why is the fuel oil sulfur spread going bananas?
After months near parity, the spread between high and low sulfur fuel oil has suddenly blown out. What's behind this move and what could it mean for the feedstocks market? Eleni Pittalis and Sarah-Jane Flaws explain all to Joel Hanley.
May 13, 2019 • 11min
Iran sanctions begin to bite; what does IMO 2020 mean for fuel oil?
The expiration of the US-issued Iranian sanctions waivers has now passed, leaving regular buyers of Iranian crude – and the fuel oil market – short of a regular supply line. S&P Global Platts reporters Tamara Sleiman and Eklavya Gupte tell Joel Hanley who they think the winners...
May 2, 2019 • 10min
Russian crude oil contamination causes European supply shock
A high dose of organic chlorides in Urals crude oil has shut down European refineries and led to severe logistical and price complications. S&P Global Platts reporters Paula Vanlaningham and Robert Perkins tell Joel Hanley the latest on the scandal.
Apr 26, 2019 • 6min
What does the end of the Iran sanction waivers mean to Asian crude and condensate buyers?
The US announced the end of all waivers from Iran oil sanctions when they expire on May 2. Ada Taib, Eesha Muneeb and Andrew Toh, S&P Global Platts editors in Asia, examine what this announcement means to crude oil buyers in the region, with China, India, and South Korea being among the biggest...
Apr 18, 2019 • 20min
So what happened at MPGC 2019?
As ever, the Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference has provided plenty to talk about from currency rows to Trump tweets. Fresh from Dubai, Dave Ernsberger, S&P Global Platts global head of energy, and Vera Blei, global director of oil markets, join Joel Hanley, editorial director,...
Apr 10, 2019 • 8min
How Russian Urals crude is reacting to the sweet and sour inversion
With heavy sour crudes seeing remarkable value versus their light sweet counterparts, how are Russia's Urals and the Europe's fuel oil markets responding? S&P Global Platts reporters Gillian Carr and Sarah-Jane Flaws give Joel Hanley the lowdown.
