- — Almost half of global oil flows from war zones
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at 8/26/26 4:00amAlmost half the worlds oil comes from countries affected by conflict in 2026, Reuters calculations show, underscoring that current disruptions have eclipsed previous energy crises. Six months ago, U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran triggered what has become the largest oil supply crisis on record, with no clear end in sight. At the same time, ...- — US sanctions on Iran: China’s scramble for oil may add to India’s crude, freight costs
- at 8/26/26 4:00amThe Treasurys latest action expands the sectors exposed to US secondary sanctions to digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. The latest US sanctions on Iran could hit India through higher crude oil prices, costlier freight and insurance, tighter payment channels and renewed pressure on the rupee, even as the direct impact on trade is ...
- — Japan to proceed with oil shipping aid, restore national crude reserves to 90 days of net imports
- at 8/25/26 3:00pmA high-level policy meeting at Japans Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved a set of steps on Aug. 24, including a framework to help reduce transportation costs for crude oil and naphtha shipments that do not transit chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as Japan has recognized the need to ...
- — Venezuelan revival and sweet crude expansion reshape LatAm flows
- at 8/25/26 3:00pmThe Latin American crude supply landscape is undergoing a structural expansion, driven by Venezuelas post-sanctions reactivation, Guyanas steady offshore production ramp-up, and big bets on Argentinas shale play. The continent is set to add significant volume to Atlantic Basin supply, at a time when reliable flows are paramount. Key Takeaways • Venezuelan production recovery: Venezuelan ...
- — Dangote refinery drives increase in petroleum shipments from Nigeria
- at 8/25/26 4:00amSeaborne petroleum product exports from Nigeria have grown seven-fold since 2023, playing an increasing role in the international market for petroleum products at a time when supplies from other areas have been constrained. Underpinned by the opening of the Dangote refinery in January 2024, seaborne petroleum product shipments from Nigeria averaged 561,000 barrels per day ...
- — Russia set for fifth seaborne gasoline cargo, first from Turkey
- at 8/25/26 4:00amRussia is set to receive its fifth confirmed seaborne gasoline delivery since late July and its first from Turkey, as the countrys fuel shortages deepen. The Medium Range tanker Wendrix, which loaded at the Turkish port of Mersin, is due to arrive in Russia next week, SP Global Commodities at Sea data showed. The exact ...
- — China boosts grain buying with minimum price programs to support farmers and market
- at 8/24/26 3:00pmChinas summer grain purchases have entered their peak period, with grain companies and other market operators buying more than 90 million metric tons of wheat nationwide, the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration said on Monday. The latest data showed that wheat purchases are progressing smoothly overall, while early-season indica rice in southern China has ...
- — Govt to buy LNG cargo at $23.93 per MMBtu from Aramco
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at 8/24/26 3:00pmThe Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved the purchase of a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Aramco Trading Singapore Pte Ltd at $23.93 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) to maintain gas supply in the country. Aramco will supply the cargo between 1 and 2 September. It will be Bangladeshs 44th LNG ... - — Morocco to restart wheat imports from mid-September
- at 8/24/26 11:00amMorocco will restart soft wheat imports from September 16 after stopping purchases in June to prioritize its domestic harvest, according to a notice from the country’s grain office ONICL. The North African nation will provide subsidies for imported soft wheat from September 16 through December 31, the notice published on ONICL’s website stated. The subsidy ...
- — China buys 80% of Iran’s shipped oil: Why US sanctions could put Beijing in a bind
- at 8/24/26 4:00amChina buys more than 80% of Iran’s shipped oil, according to 2025 data from analytics firm Kpler cited by Reuters, putting Beijing at the centre of Iran’s oil trade. The US is preparing for another round of sanctions against Iran likely on August 24. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 20 that Washington ...
- — Russia-Ukraine Clashes Paralyze Grain Exports… Global Wheat Prices Up About 30% YoY
- at 8/23/26 3:00pmIntensifying clashes between Russia and Ukraine around the Black Sea region have practically paralyzed both countries grain export capacities, sending global wheat prices soaring by about 30% compared to the previous year. According to an analysis by Reuters on the 21st (local time), the export capacities of both nations have plummeted by more than 97% ...
- — Pakistan’s oil refiners set to export 185,000 mt of fuel oil in August
- at 8/21/26 3:00pmPakistans oil refineries have received regulatory approval to export about 185,000 metric tons of fuel oil in August, while maintaining adequate strategic reserves to meet the needs of the countrys domestic power generation sector, according to notifications from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority seen by Platts. OGRA has approved fuel oil exports of 50,000 ...
- — FACTBOX: Black Sea grain trade strained by escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict
- at 8/21/26 3:00pmEscalating attacks on Black Sea ports, grain terminals and commercial vessels since July have disrupted grain export logistics from Russia and Ukraine during a key post-harvest shipping period. Ukraine reported 67 attacks on port facilities in July, while Russian strikes on Odesa-region ports removed about one-third of Ukraines grain export capacity, according to SP Global ...
- — Russia extends soybean export duty through August 2028
- at 8/20/26 3:00pmRussia has extended its 20% export duty on soybeans until the end of August 2028, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday. The soybean duty was scheduled to expire at the end of August this year. The government is also considering an extension of the 10% duty on linseed, also known as flax, Interfax reported. Source: ...
- — Colombia Imports Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2022
- at 8/20/26 4:00amColombia’s imports rose 27% year-on-year to $6.78 billion in June 2026, marking the strongest growth since August 2022, following a 10.2% increase in May. The rise was driven by higher purchases of fuels and extractive industry products, which increased 67.2%, led by a 68.5% surge in petroleum and related products. Imports of manufactured goods also ...
- — Singapore July petrochemical exports fall 22.5%; NODX grows 24.2%
- at 8/17/26 3:00pmSingapore’s petrochemical exports in July fell by 22.5% year on year to Singapore dollar (S$) 809.6 million ($633.6 million), official data showed on Monday. The southeast Asian country’s overall non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew by 24.2% year on year in July, driven by electronics amid robust AI-related demand, and extending the 20.8% growth recorded in ...
- — Seaborne ethane flow concentration deepens at both ends
- at 8/17/26 3:00pmGlobal seaborne ethane imports averaged ~760kbd in July, of which China discharged ~560kbd, or 74% of the total. June was higher at ~76%, the highest monthly share in Vortexas 2016-2026 dataset. On the selling side, the US loaded ~99% of global seaborne ethane exports over January-July, at ~670kbd. The direction is not new, but the ...
- — Russia imports gasoline from India amid fuel shortages
- at 8/17/26 3:00pmRussia has received at least one cargo of gasoline from India as the country works to address domestic fuel shortages following Ukrainian drone strikes on its refineries, according to a report published Monday. An Oman-flagged tanker transported approximately 68,000 metric tons of gasoline to Russia’s Arctic port of Vitino in early August. The cargo was ...
- — Asia crude imports at an inflection point
- at 8/14/26 3:00pmSince the start of the US-Iran conflict, Asian countries have suffered from a historic oil supply shock, as the bulk of their seaborne crude/condensate supplies originate from the Middle East Gulf. In 2025, Asia imported 15 mbd of crude/condensate from the Middle East Gulf, representing 60% of total seaborne crude/condensate imports. Asian countries began sourcing ...
- — Russian grain exports disrupted after Novorossiysk terminals attack
- at 8/14/26 3:00pmA major Russian grain export terminal in Novorossiysk has halted operations following significant damage from an overnight attack on Aug. 12, the terminals owner said, further straining Russias southern export corridor. The Novorossiysk Bakery Products Plant terminal (NKHP) suspended operations following the attack, owner OZK Group said. The terminal exported 6.23 million metric tons of ...
- — EU soft wheat exports fall to 1.01 million tons by August 9
- at 8/11/26 3:00pmThe European Union exported 1.01 million metric tons of soft wheat from the start of the 2026/27 season in July through August 9, the European Commission reported on Tuesday. This represents a decline from 2.36 million tons shipped during the same period in the previous season. Barley exports from the EU reached 0.36 million tons, ...
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