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S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis of key oil price movements across the globe.
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Feb 8, 2016 • 7min
European 0.1% gasoil price boosted by Russian supply cut
The recent change in gasoil flows from Russia is the main driver of the shortage which has pushed Northwest European gasoil physical premiums to their highest in over three years. Platts oil products editors Olivier Lejeune, Elza Turner and George Shaw discuss recent market dynamics.We welcome any...
Jan 13, 2016 • 6min
European jet fuel oversupply steals spotlight in 2015
With a tumultuous year for oil prices now in the rear-view mirror, Platts middle distillates team leader Olivier Lejeune sits down with Phil Casey to discuss the structural shift observed on the European jet market in 2015 and the outlook for 2016. Despite robust demand, the region struggled to...
May 18, 2015 • 8min
US refiners hoping gasoline margins remain high on summer travel demand
Memorial Day weekend in the US is expected to have the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years, according to AAA Travel, right at a time when refiners are cranking up capacity to churn out more gasoline. Jeff Bair, light ends team leader in the Americas, talks with Amanda Rayborn, who...
May 15, 2015 • 6min
Saudi Arabia's political reorganization and its impact on global oil markets
Is it the end of an era in Saudi Arabia? Platts associate editorial director for oil news Mriganka Jaipuriyar and senior editor Tamsin Carlisle look at how recent political developments in Saudi and the separation of Saudi Aramco from the Ministry of Petroleum could affect international oil...
May 14, 2015 • 8min
Rising crude prices prompt fears of disconnect with physical market
Platts Robert Beaman, managing editor for EMEA crude oil, analyzes recent trends in Brent crude oil prices with North Sea crude editor Ned Molloy and futures specialist George Shaw. The team discusses a perceived disconnect between the rally in futures and the weak physical crude market, as...
May 8, 2015 • 7min
Jet fuel specification change a thorn in European traders' side
Platts Olivier Lejeune, managing editor for European and African middle distillates, and Philippe Casey, European jet fuel editor, discuss the recent change in the European jet fuel specification and the serious implications for oil traders and pipeline operators across the continent. We welcome...
Apr 29, 2015 • 6min
Russia refinery upgrades change face of European gasoil market
Platts Olivier Lejeune, managing editor, Europe and Africa middle distillates and Eline Potie, Europe and Africa gasoil editor, discuss the changing face of the European gasoil market after Russian refinery upgrade projects led to lower sulfur gasoil exports. We welcome any feedback or suggestions...
Apr 23, 2015 • 8min
Iran: What could its crude 'flood' look like?
In this podcast, Vandana Hari, Platts editorial director in Asia, and Pradeep Rajan, Platts senior managing editor for freight markets, assess the oil volumes stockpiled by Iran and how much of it could flood the global market, as well as how the insurance landscape could evolve once oil sanctions...
Apr 17, 2015 • 5min
Short-term resurgence of Northwest European LSFO barge demand
Platts Benno Spencer, senior managing editor, Europe and Africa Oil and Erduan Reid, Europe and Africa fuel oil editor, discuss the surprising resurgence in Northwest European low sulfur fuel oil barge demand seen in the first half of April. The discussion focuses on Vitol's recent buying spree in...
Apr 15, 2015 • 5min
Widening crude import rights in China: A game-changer for independent refiners?
China recently released criteria for refiners that do not have crude import quotas or licenses to start applying for new import quotas. Platts senior oil news writer Song Yen Ling explains this policy change, the current status of application for rights to import crude, and how it may affect the...
