Crude oil
Phillips 66 beats profit estimates as refining margins soar
U.S. refiner Phillips 66 beat Wall Street estimate for first-quarter profit, joining rivals in gaining from elevated margins on sustained fuel demand amid tight crude supplies.
India state retailers gasoil sales rose in April
Indian state fuel retailers' gasoil sales rose in April from the previous month, preliminary sales data showed, indicating a pick up in economic activity.
Exxon Mobil not quitting exploration in Brazil
Exxon Mobil Corp is not giving up on oil exploration in Brazil, the company's country chief Alberto Ferrin said during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
India cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude
India has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to ₹4,100 per ton from ₹6,400 per ton.
US April oil exports top forecasts on Chinese demand
US crude oil exports rose more-than-expected last month, building on a record 4.5 million bpd in March, as Chinese refiners snapped up cargoes to meet rising fuel demand.
Australia's Ampol first-quarter refining margins jump on solid fuel sales
Australia's Ampol Ltd on Thursday reported a 40.7% expansion in refining margins at its Lytton refinery in Queensland, powered by higher prices for refined products such as petrol and diesel with continued strong performance across all segments.
Oil group MOL disputes hikes to pipeline fees through Ukraine, Croatia
Hungarian oil group MOL expects to be able to choose between Russian or non-Russian crude for its refineries by 2026 by implementing substantial investments.
Crude prices up 2% on rising U.S. oil demand and lower output
Oil prices gained about 2% after U.S. data showed crude output was declining while fuel demand was growing.
Finland's Neste misses first-quarter earnings estimates, warns of market volatility
Finland's Neste on Friday posted weaker than expected first-quarter operating earnings and said forecasting both biofuels and oil sales margins will continue to be difficult owing to market volatility.
Global refinery margins lose steam as Russian oil finds new outlets
Global diesel margins have slumped by about half since February, dragging on refiners' profits, as Russian exports continue despite sanctions, helping output from China and India reach all-time highs in March.
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