Category archives: Fuel Oil

Recovery Quickens as PBOC Vows Support

Recovery Quickens as PBOC Vows Support Chinese industrial commodities began the week on the front foot after the central bank pledged more powerful policies to combat the coronavirus’s hammer blow to growth. The evidence of the past few days, from shrinking crude and metals stockpiles, to the rebound in car sales and usage, suggest that …

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Ship Fuel Supply May Rise as Virus Hits Other Oil Products

Ship Fuel Supply May Rise as Virus Hits Other Oil Products The demand destruction in transportation fuels caused by the coronavirus pandemic is providing an incentive to produce more IMO 2020-compliant ship fuel, according to a report from Energy Aspects dated April 30. Decline in jet fuel demand could easily push up diesel yields by …

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FIS Technical – Brent July Daily

FIS Technical – Brent July Daily The July futures are trading above the 8—21 period EMA’s and the USD 29.46 level. The upside move is now deep into the last bear wave, this means the technical phase is considered as neutral rather than bearish. To view the full reports please click on the link    …

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Historic Oil Output Cuts Give Boost to World’s Dirtiest Crudes

Historic Oil Output Cuts Give Boost to World’s Dirtiest Crudes (Bloomberg) — Heavier and more sulfurous oil is getting a price boost as production curbs by the OPEC+ alliance tighten the supply of what’s generally regarded as lower-quality crude. Abu Dhabi’s Upper Zakum, a grade with high sulfur content, is at the narrowest discount against …

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Capesize under pressure from crude sell off

Capesize paper market went downhill on lower trading activities over bearish market outlook and falling crude prices. Trade participants were concerned over the sharp plunge in crude prices and its impact on bunkers and freight rates. As such, Capesize 5 time charter average went down by $525 to $9,556 on Tuesday, after a sharp sell …

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