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S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis of key oil price movements across the globe.
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Jun 1, 2016 • 6min
Russia under sanctions: sentiment negative but situation manageable so far
As the European Union is to debate the extension of oil sanctions on Russia in June, Platts managing editor for oil news in Moscow Nadia Rodova and her Moscow-based colleague Rosemary Griffin discuss the impact of the sanctions on the country's oil sector and the implications for the future for...
May 25, 2016 • 10min
Russia's delayed refinery upgrades, tax maneuver take toll on throughputs
Joel Hanley, editorial director for EMEA oil, talks with two Platts experts on Russia, Elza Turner and Nadia Rodova, about the changing profile of Russian refineries and exports, as lower crude oil prices, tax reforms, refinery upgrades and financing difficulties create a mixed outlook.We welcome...
May 10, 2016 • 5min
Crude markets across North America watch wildfires in Western Canada
Wildfires are still raging across northern Alberta, and the oil industry is grappling with shut-ins, forces majeures and price effects rippling through markets. Allen Reed, associate editor of Canadian crude oil, talks with Luciano Battistini, managing editor of crude oil, about the status of oil...
Mar 8, 2016 • 5min
US jet fuel industry works to pin down causes of off-spec fuel
The US jet fuel industry is facing more problems with off-spec product, leading to lots of discussion around how jet fuel is stored, mixed, shipped on pipelines and tested. Kent Carlson, US jet fuel reporter, talks with Amanda Rayborn, managing editor for middle distillates, about some theories...
Mar 8, 2016 • 7min
As arb from NWE slams shut, where will Med utilities get their fuel oil from?
The premium of Mediterranean low sulfur fuel oil prices over Northwest Europe tumbled to its narrowest level in 20-months on the back of plummeting freight rates between the two regions.Platts oil and shipping editors, Beatrice Bedeschi and John Morley discuss the reasons behind the bearish...
Mar 3, 2016 • 7min
Suffering oil majors face more pain from price slump
Following a fourth-quarter earnings season in which oil companies took another severe hit from low oil and gas prices, Platts senior writer for EMEA oil news Robert Perkins and senior editor for EMEA oil news Nick Coleman discuss how the industry is adapting, some of the more surprising outcomes of...
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...
