Russia ‘s Oil Export Duty To Decline In September 16/08/22

Russia’s oil export duty to fall to $52 per tonne in September   Russia’s oil export duty is set to decline to $52 per tonne in September from $53 per tonne in August, the finance ministry said on Monday, tracking global oil prices.   Retrieved from: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-oil-export-duty-fall-52t-sept-finance-ministry-2022-08-15/  

Saudi Aramco Ready To Boost Crude Output 15/08/22

Oil prices ease as Aramco says ready to boost crude output   Oil prices dropped for a second session on Monday after the head of the world’s top exporter, Saudi Aramco, said it is ready to ramp up output while production at several offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms is resuming after a brief outage …

U.S. Crude Production Hit New High Since April 2020 11/08/22

U.S. crude stocks up, output at highest level since April 2020   U.S. crude stocks rose in the most recent week while U.S. production hit its highest level since April 2020, a signal that high prices are driving further output in the world’s largest oil producer. Gasoline stocks fell sharply and demand rebounded modestly, though …

Freight and Commodity Podcast 10/08/22

We take a look at the future prospects for the dry freight market, carbon markets, and shine a spotlight on the scrap market with our special guest Alberto Xodo of the LME.   Click Below to Listen:     Website – https://freightinvestorservices.com/fis-podcast/   Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hD44ZpLp2R4que2WLFDQX?si=GTD23HjzS4iMIm_iPWgJZA   iTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-103-10-08-22/id1507094242?i=1000575660552

Oil Drops To Six-Month Low As U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Rose Unexpectedly 04/08/22

Oil falls to nearly 6-month lows after surprise U.S. crude, gasoline build   Oil prices slid about 4% on Wednesday to almost six-month lows, after U.S. data showed crude and gasoline stockpiles unexpectedly surged last week and as OPEC+ said it would raise its oil output target by 100,000 barrels per day (bpd). Brent crude …

Libya’s Oil Output Returns To Pre-Blockade Level 01/08/22

Libya’s Oil Production Recovers to Pre-Blockade Level   Libya’s crude output has rebounded to its early April levels, the OPEC member’s oil minister said, in an increase that could help cool a jittery global oil market. Output has climbed to 1.2 million barrels per day, Oil Minister Mohamed Oun said in a telephone interview. The …

China Plans To Launch A Real Estate Fund To Support Property Sector 26/07/22

China plans real estate fund worth up to $44 billion for distressed sector, source says   China will launch a real estate fund to help property developers resolve a crippling debt crisis, aiming for a warchest of up to 300 billion yuan ($44 billion) in a bid to restore confidence in the industry, according to …

Oil Extends Gains As Major Producers Have No Spare Capacity 28/06/22

Oil extends gains as major producers flag capacity limits   Oil prices rallied for a third day on Tuesday as major producers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates looked unlikely to be able to boost output significantly while political unrest in Libya and Ecuador added to those supply concerns. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

European Parliament Votes to add Shipping to EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)

  The EU parliament has now approved of new environmental measures, one of which is to include shipping in the EU ETS. It will now move onto negotiations with member states to finalise the new legislation.   The main features of this new regulatory package are: Shipping to be included in the ETS by 2024 …

Russia Eyes Africa And Middle East As New Fuel Markets 23/06/22

Russia seeks new fuel markets in Africa, Middle East as Europe turns away   Russia is increasing gasoline and naphtha supplies to Africa and the Middle East as it struggles to sell fuel in Europe, while Asia is already taking bigger volumes of Russian crude, Refinitiv Eikon data showed and sources said. The development is …