Gasoline
Ukrainian MPs allow sale of petrol without mandatory 5% bioethanol until January 1
Ukraine's parliament has until the end of this year temporarily authorized the sale of petrol without the mandatory 5% bioethanol content, cancelling fines and other penalties for companies selling such petrol.
Russia boosts railway gasoline exports by a quarter in January–May
Russia increased gasoline exports by railway by a quarter year-on-year between January and May to around 2.51 MM tonnes (t) on an easing fuel embargo.
China's May refinery throughput at 9-month low on plant overhauls (1)
China's crude oil throughput declined by 1.8% in May from a year earlier to the lowest level since August, official data showed on Monday, as maintenance at both state-owned and independent refineries curbed operations.
U.S. Senate bill would shrink tax credit for biofuels made from foreign feedstocks
U.S. Senate Republicans proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the U.S.
Algeria launches $7-B investment plan to expand hydrocarbon processing
Algeria has allocated a $7-B investment portfolio for major industrial projects aimed at increasing the conversion rate of hydrocarbons into higher value-added products from 32% to 50% in the next 5 yr.
EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise as refining activity increases
U.S. crude stocks fell last week as refining activity picked up, driving gasoline and distillate inventories higher.
Private refiners tap India's drivers as export markets tighten
India's two major private-sector refiners, which have long prioritized exports, are turning to local sales, grabbing share in the country's fast-growing $150-B fuel retail market as weaker global demand squeezes profit margins offshore.
U.S. Senate Republicans propose eliminating fuel economy fines for automakers
U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday proposed eliminating fines for failures to meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules as part of a wide-ranging tax bill - the latest move aimed at making it easier for automakers to build gas-powered vehicles.
EIA: U.S. crude stockpiles fall, fuel builds as refiners hike output
U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell last week as oil refiners ramped up production with the start of the summer driving season, while fuel inventories rose amid weaker demand, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed on Wednesday.
Global oil refiners see short-term boost from higher margins
Refiners across the globe are reaping unexpected profits from producing key fuels in recent weeks, offering an ailing sector respite before an anticipated weakening later this year, as plant closures have tightened fuel supply needed to meet peak summer demand.
- Envision Energy powers world's first green marine ammonia bunkering 7/25
- New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce 7/25
- U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses 7/25
- CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions 7/25
- PetroChina makes FID for new northeast refinery complex 7/25
- Valero Energy beats Q2 profit estimates as refining margins improve 7/24
