Oil Markets

S&P Global Platts refined products editors David Elward, Katherine Dunn and James Colquhoun discuss how after prolonged weakness the Northwest European naphtha complex has strengthened on stronger demand from petrochemical end users and for gasoline blending, in part switching away from rising...

S&P Global Platts crude oil editors Paula VanLaningham and Marcel Goldenberg discuss the recent uptick in differentials for the Mediterranean's light, sweet Saharan and CPC Blend and why that has not carried over into more distillate-rich Azeri Light. RELATED CONTENTSpecial report: Western...

After the latest meeting of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee in London on July 3-7, S&P Global Platts editors Ned Molloy and Jack Jordan discuss what happened at the meeting and whether any clarity has emerged on how the 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuels will be implemented in...

S&P Global Platts oil editors Paula VanLaningham and John Morley discuss the changes in North Sea crude arbitrage to Asia, with a particular focus on the role China is likely to play as trading rolls into the third quarter. RELATED CONTENTS&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlowPrice...

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his son Mohammed bin Salman as his successor, giving the young prince a free hand to carry out his ambitious economic reforms. S&P Global Platts editors Adal Mirza and Tamsin Carlisle discuss what the announcement means for the kingdom's National...

S&P Global Platts oil editors Joel Hanley, George Shaw and Chris Ewen discuss the narrowing spread between gasoline and diesel in Europe, highlighting the trends having an effect on this well-watched relationship. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for topics. Contact us at...

Joel Hanley speaks with fellow S&P Global Platts editors Amandeep Dhir, Eleni Pittalis and Elza Turner about the impact that OPEC/non-OPEC crude cuts are having on fuel oil margins. Related podcast: Sweet/sour crude spread in focus as Urals prices over CPC BlendWe welcome any feedback or...

S&P Global Platts editors Marcel Goldenberg and Ahila Karan discuss with Joel Hanley how the now-extended OPEC/non-OPEC oil output cuts are impacting gasoil and crude markets in the Mediterranean, where light, sweet crude is now at a discount to higher-sulfur oil. Related video: Despite...

In the week St Petersburg played host to the International Air Transport Association Fuel Forum, S&P Global Platts editors David Elward and Caroline Knight reflect on an expanding Russian aviation footprint, the outlook for the global airline sector and jet fuel prices, and industry efforts to...

In the inaugural episode of the S&P Global Platts OPEC Outlook podcast, Herman Wang, Platts OPEC correspondent, discusses what to watch for when the oil producer group's ministers meet on May 25 with their non-OPEC counterparts to review their production cut agreement. Ministers appear to be...

S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and Jonty Rushforth discuss the key issues raised at the Platts Crude Oil Summit, from the supply/demand balance and OPEC's upcoming meeting, Asia's enigmatic demand growth, and the further evolution of crude benchmarks. We welcome any feedback or...

While the markets still try to digest the implications of the International Maritime Organisation's decision to move to a 0.5% sulfur cap for marine fuels from 2020, Platts oil products editors Joel Hanley, Ned Molloy and Eleni Pittalis discuss the visible signs of market change. We welcome any...

Iain Stevenson, managing editor for the S&P Global Platts EMEA light ends oil team, Ahila Karan and Fabian Weber, EMEA associate editors for the gasoil and gasoline markets, discuss clean product sulfur limit reductions in West Africa and the potential impact on European trade flows. We welcome...

Paula VanLaningham, managing editor for the S&P Global Platts EMEA crude oil team, Maude Desmarescaux and Marcel Goldenberg, EMEA editors for North Sea and the Urals and Mediterranean markets, discuss the growing influence of Asian buyers in the European crude markets. We welcome any feedback or...

Iran's crude oil production is close to pre-sanctions levels, according to the S&P Global Platts OPEC survey, but can the country push on further? Associate director Paul Hickin and senior editor Eklavya Gupte shed light on the diversification of Iranian crude export destinations, as it faces...

Saudi Aramco announced recently it would resume exports of refined products, including 1,000 ppm sulfur gasoil, to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation. Platts editors David Elward, Francesco Di Salvo and George Shaw discuss how the initial commitments have been met, in part, by lower sulfur...

S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley, John Morley and Marcel Goldenberg discuss the "exploding" price difference between two important crudes in North Europe -- benchmark Forties and Russia's Urals. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for topics. Contact us at webeditor@platts.com.

S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and Elza Turner discuss how Russian refinery upgrades and a rise in export duty have led to a fall in exports for fuel oil. However, one product in particular is seeing a rise in exports. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for topics. Contact us at...

Ahead of the African Refiners Association conference in Cape Town next week, Platts editors discuss Nigeria's efforts to finalize the country's second annual direct sale of crude oil and direct purchase of products program (DSDP) for 2017, and the region's continued drive to adopt...

Ahead of the Platts London Oil & Energy Forum on February 20, editors David Elward and Robert Beaman join Joel Hanley for a look at the big issues in the oil markets. With matters such as OPEC's output cut, West Africa's clampdown on sulfur, and the new US president, there is a lot...

Once a North African OPEC powerhouse for light, sweet crude oil, Libya is now riven by civil war and disrupted oil supply. The country is trying to pull itself back into contention as a supplier of crude into the Mediterranean and beyond. S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and Gillian Carr...

S&P Global Platts editors Joel Hanley and Marcel Goldenberg talk about the strength in Russia's Urals crude oil. With record crude volumes coming out of Russia, will December's agreement with OPEC have a meaningful impact? We welcome any feedback or suggestions for topics. Contact us at...

Platts editors Joel Hanley and Amandeep Dhir discuss the current strength in low sulfur fuel oil in the Mediterranean, and the prospects for a fuel that faces an uncertain future in light of environmental regulation. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for topics. Contact us at...

Platts editors Joel Hanley and Virginie Malicier discuss the naphtha market's strong start to 2017. As the year unfolds, what has turned the market from bearish to bullish in the short term? We welcome any feedback or suggestions for topics. Contact us at webeditor@platts.com.

Mexico's higher gasoline prices for consumers are having a ripple effect through North American gasoline markets as the US exports more product to its neighbor. Josh Brown, editor for US gasoline markets, explains why Mexico's domestic production is hobbled despite growing demand and...