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In this episode, George Maher-Bonnett (Deputy Editor — European Products Report) speaks with Josh Michalowski (Reporter — European Diesel & Gasoil) and Gabriella Twining (Global Editor — Base Oils and Waxes) about the refining tug-of-war between diesel and base oils. They discuss how record diesel cracks have been driving refiners’ decisions, how supply resilience is masking structural risks,...

  Podcast description:   The biomass industry is increasingly partaking in conversations around carbonised biomass, but confusion still arises over which term is the correct one, and what each term means.   In this episode of the Biomass Beat, host Hannah Adler speaks with Chris Wiberg of Biomass Energy Lab (BEL) to unpack the complexities behind biocoal, biocarbon, biochar and charcoal, exploring...

  La guerra en Medio Oriente fragmentó el mercado global de gasolina y creó dinámicas regionales de precios distintas. Los compradores de combustible en América Latina y en otras regiones se ven obligados a gestionar mejor sus riesgos con herramientas de arbitraje geográfico y de calidad, como los escaladores de RVP y octanaje. Escuche las discusiones sobre estas tendencias entre Nazareno Ferrero,...

  The war in the Middle East fragmented the global gasoline market and created distinct regional pricing dynamics. Fuel buyers in Latin America and beyond are forced to better manage their risks with geographic and quality arbitrage tools, like RVP and octane scalers. To learn more, listen to this conversation between Nazareno Ferrero, Argus Senior Business Development Manager based in Buenos Aire...

  A guerra no Oriente Médio fragmentou o mercado global de gasolina e criou dinâmicas regionais de precificação distintas. Compradores de combustível na América Latina e em outras regiões são forçados a gerenciar melhor seus riscos com ferramentas de arbitragem geográfica e de qualidade, como os escaladores de RVP e octanagem.  Ouça as discussões sobre essas tendências entre Nazareno Ferrero, gere...

This podcast explores how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global tanker markets, with a focus on both crude and clean petroleum product (CPP) shipping. The discussion focuses on the impact of the US–Iran war on freight rates, trade flows, vessel movements, supply chains, and the outlook for tanker markets in Asia and globally.

On this week’s Strait Talk, we dive into the geopolitical headwinds facing a US–Iran deal, with Israel and Lebanon at the centre of the challenge.

Hear Argus’ essential analysis fertilizer demand destruction, as the impact the Middle East conflict continues to shake global markets. This episode focuses on what demand destruction is, why it’shappening and how the ripple effects could hit North America, South America and Europe. We also explore whether farmers are delaying application, if crop margins are collapsing, food inflation – and how g...

In episode one of “Oil in Focus” David notes a weakening oil complex since mid-May, despite scant progress in re-opening the Hormuz Strait. He suggests that Iran may struggle for widespread acceptance of proposed transit fees, leaving commodity flows minimal. But there’s evidence that demand restraint and stock draws for now are capping price rises.

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the what’s driving Australia’s phosphate market, focusing on the impact of the Middle East conflict, current market dynamics, Australian’s phosphate projects, import trends, how Argus’ weekly MAP 10-50 fca Geelong price assessment has reacted and Australian market sentiment on next season. Join Tom Hampson , Global Editor – Phosphates and Susy Cornford , Market Re...

In this episode, George Maher-Bonnett (Deputy Editor — European Products Report) is joined by Atishya Nayak (Senior Gasoline Reporter - European Products Report) and Jide Tijani (Naphtha Reporter — European Products Report) to examine how the US driving season and the US–Iran conflict are influencing gasoline and naphtha markets in Europe — from exports and arbitrage shifts to blending economics a...

In this episode of Driving Discussions, Argus editors Jared Ainsworth , US gasoline editor, and Stephanie Crawford, associate editor and US Atlantic coast gasoline reporter, analyze how the US–Iran conflict has rapidly reshaped gasoline fundamentals ahead of the summer driving season. What began as a well-supplied market has tightened significantly, with exports rising, imports lagging, and region...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of China’s potash market, focusing on China’s 2026 MOP contract, developments in China’s domestic market, importer and trader pricing, China’s domestic dual pricing system, impact of the Middle East War and expectations for China’s 2027 MOP contract. Join Huijun Yao , Editor – Asia Fertilizers and Johanna Jing, Market Analyst, Phosphate, Potash and NPKs, as they disc...

In this special podcast episode, our experts take a closer look at how the Hormuz situation is unfolding — from the implications of Iran’s evolving stance on transit and tolls, to the impact of US enforcement measures — and what it all means for oil flows, regional trade dynamics, and global market sentiment in the weeks ahead.

Türkiye’s emissions trading system (ETS) pilot phase has been delayed by a year and is now expected to start from early 2027.  In this episode, Erisa Senerdem speaks with Oğuz Tosun, CEO of Climate Balanced, on the system’s setup, challenges, and timelines. They also discuss whether Türkiye’s role as host of COP31 could accelerate the launch of the pilot phase, and what prices might look like once...

A América Latina avança como potência global em biocombustíveis em um momento de forte crescimento na demanda.  O Brasil lidera o movimento, com políticas públicas e investimentos que posicionam a região como decisiva na transição para a energia limpa. Acompanhe a conversa entre Maria Lígia Barros, responsável por precificação de etanol na Argus, Natalia Dalle Cort, responsável por precificação de...

Experts assess risk management, spot buying trends, and pulses demand dynamics amid volatility and geopolitical pressures in Southeast Asia.

In this episode of Chemical Conversations, Argus’ James Elliott speaks with global polyurethanes editor Laura Tovey-Fall and US polyurethanes reporter Catherine Rabe to discuss the latest developments and what they could mean for the market in the months ahead. Ahead of Europur’s annual conference on 9 - 11 June 2026, the team discuss: What is the latest in terms of the European isocyanate supply...

Why US butane is in high demand across Asia and what growing export volumes mean for prices, trade flows and infrastructure plans. The war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz blockade have shaken LPG trade flows, sending delivered butane prices in Asia to multi-year highs and leaving buyers racing to secure alternative supply. US producers and exporters are stepping in fast—but can export capacity an...

In this special edition episode, we discuss the impact of the US–Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the global base oil markets. Even as trade flows evolve, Group III supply remains limited, driving price spikes in the US and Europe. Market participants look towards Asia as supply is showing signs of a recovery and China’s growing output is reducing its reliance on imports. W...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of what’s driving US traders to export phosphates and urea rather than sell domestically, the impact of they Indian buy tenders on Nola urea prices, US politicians/officials reaction to market conditions and the potential impact of removing CVDs. Join Calder Jett , Editor – North American Fertilizer and Taylor Zavala , Deputy Editor – North American Fertilizer as the...

Here is the podcast description to post on podbean:   In this episode of The Power Dispatch, Daniel Craig, Senior Reporter of Argus European Electricity, speaks with Deputy Editor Apostolos Tsarikas to learn more about how intermittent renewables are transforming the European power system, sparking a rush for grid flexibility through energy storage, whether battery or otherwise. They are joined by...

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of what’s driving changing trade flows in Southeast Asia’s phosphate market, focusing on the impact of the Middle East war, China’s export constraints, buyers diversifying supply chains, rising DAP price and affordability pressures, weak crop prices and potential El Niño implications. Join Huijun Yao , Editor – Asia Fertilizers and Hui Xuan Lek , Market Reporter – Fe...

Editor Peter Wilton is joined by LPG World editor Matt Scotland and reporter Yasmin Zaman to unpack the latest findings from the Global LPG Storage Survey. They explore how clean cooking policies are driving modest capacity growth, a surge in project pipelines particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and what rising geopolitical tensions and shifting trade flows mean for future infrastructure investment...

Chinese flat steel prices rose sharply in early May, supported by stronger domestic sentiment, tighter export conditions and heightened geopolitical risks. Annie Wang, senior analyst at Argus Media, discusses how these factors, along with firming semi-finished steel prices, are shaping market dynamics in China and influencing global ferrous trade. Key topics covered in the podcast: • Drivers behin...