Fuel Oil

Asia's fuel oil imports from Iraq hit 4-month high in May

Asia's fuel oil imports from Iraq hit a four-month high in May as strong refining margins boosted output and exports from the Middle Eastern supplier.

U.S. crude and fuel inventories fall, Nigerian crude imports jump

U.S. crude and fuel inventories all fell last week, while crude imports from Nigeria hit their highest level in nearly six years.

Digital Feature: FuelEU: A growth opportunity for U.S. Midwest ethanol producers

Saudi Arabia's refining boom helps it weather oil price war

Saudi Arabia has been cranking up oil refining operations to capture strong profit margins, helping the kingdom offset revenue lost from declining crude prices and exports.

ClassNK releases report ‘ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight (Version 3.0): Providing new information on cost simulations reflecting approval at MEPC 83

This report provides updated information on cost simulations reflecting the IMO’s mid-term GHG reduction measures approved at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) held in April 2025.

Asia's refined fuel imports drop, but margins still hold

Asia's imports of key refined fuels such as gasoline and diesel fell to the lowest in four years in April, driven by a combination of refinery maintenance and weaker demand in the top-importing region.

Update: U.S. EPA sends biofuel-blending volume proposal to White House for review

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a proposed rule to the White House for review on the amount of biofuels oil refiners must blend into their fuel beginning in 2026.

EIA: U.S. crude stocks rise with bigger imports, fuel inventories fall

U.S. crude stocks rose as the nation imported more oil, while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week ahead of summer driving season.

EIA: Oil prices and refinery margins fell slightly in first quarter of 2025

During the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, crude oil prices generally decreased while U.S. refinery margins initially increased before decreasing in the final month of the quarter. In its quarterly update, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reviews petroleum markets price developments in 1Q, covering crude oil prices, refinery margins, biofuel compliance credit prices and natural gas plant liquids prices.

EIA: U.S. imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024

U.S. imports of petroleum products decreased by 210,000 bpd in 2024 to average 1.8 MMbpd. Imports of all major transportation fuels, such as motor gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as well as other products, such as unfinished oils, decreased.