Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: • USAC RBOB diffs near one-month low • US retail motor fuel prices fall • Chevron lose...
Jun 02, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1016
In this episode of The Crude Report – APAC Series, Adam McCarthy and Fabian Ng explore the impact of recent sanctions on Russian crude exports from the Far East. They unpack how trade flows, pricing, and buyer behaviour have evolved in response to geopolitical pressures. Key Topics Discussed: * The initial disruption and quick recovery of ESPO and Sokol crude exports despite US sanctions * Creative workarounds like ship-to-ship transfers and vessel substitutions to maintain export volumes * Shif...
May 30, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1015
In today’s episode of the Argus Biomass Podcast, Argus’ Hannah Adler discusses innovations in shipping with Di Gilpin , founder and CEO of Smart Green Shipping. Gilpin joins to discuss the launch of their sea trials report and the innovative FastRig wing sail technology — a retrofittable, automated sail system designed to slash emissions and fuel use in global shipping. We will explore: How FastRig technology works, and why it is particularly promising for biomass carriers. How international reg...
May 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1014
Chemical Conversations: Turkish Polymers Market Update
May 27, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1013
Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: House passes budget bill EPA to set biofuels mandate soon Phillips 66 shareholders spl...
May 27, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1012
In the most recent edition of “The Crude Report: TMX sellers taking to the water” Argus reporters Kyle Tsang and David Haydon talk with Argus VP Jeff Kralowetz about onshore and offshore developments that could push Canadian producers to charter ships and sell some of their TMX barrels on a delivered basis. Key topics covered in the podcast: How surprisingly low Aframax rates have made the direct voyage from Vancouver to China both faster and cheaper than going by larger VLCCs. Why a larger perc...
May 27, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1011
O mercado de diesel no Brasil repercute os cortes de preços pela Petrobras e a maior entrada de combustível importado da Rússia. Entenda o que move esse mercado acompanhando a conversa entre Marcos Mortari, especialista em diesel e editor associado do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil.
May 27, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1010
Hear Argus’ analysis of the impact of freshly announced EU duties on Russian fertilizer imports into the EU, due to take effect on 1 July 2025. The podcast covers what additional tariffs have been proposed, which products they cover, the significance of Russian fertilizers to the EU, the potential impact on prices and possible alternative supplies for the EU. Join Mike Nash , Senior Editor - Fertilizers, and Claudia Wlk , Editor – Argus Fertilizer Europe, as they discuss these topics in the late...
May 22, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1009
Forecasts of large soybean and corn crops in the 2024-25 cycle strengthen Brazil’s position in the export market, especially for countries like China, amid the twists and turns of the United States’ tariff policy. However, domestic demand is also expected to increase, intensifying logistical challenges. Learn more about the supply and demand outlook for the South American country’s agricultural commodities in this conversation between Nathalia Giannetti, member of the team in charge of the Argus...
May 19, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1008
As projeções de enormes safras de soja e milho na temporada 2024-25 fortalecem a posição do Brasil no mercado de exportação, principalmente para países como a China, em meio às reviravoltas da política tarifária dos Estados Unidos. Mas a demanda doméstica também deve aumentar e intensificar os entraves logísticos. Saiba mais sobre as perspectivas de oferta e procura por commodities agrícolas nessa conversa entre Nathalia Giannetti, especialista em agricultura e uma das responsáveis pelos relatór...
May 19, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1007
Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: US weekly ULSD stocks hit 10 year low Marathon seeks to upgrade Louisiana refinery Phi...
May 16, 2025•2 min•Ep. 1006
In this podcast, experts from Argus Media and Zema Global explore the importance of data curation, the advantages and disadvantages of vertical and horizontal AI systems, and the future implications of agentic AI. They also discuss the critical importance to businesses like Argus Media and Zema Global of maintaining trust in information in a world of rapidly exploding data volumes and variability of data quality: both numeric and textual. Key topics covered in the podcast: • Why quality, curated...
May 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1005
This podcast explores the vital connection between the freight and commodities markets. It focuses on the Asia biofuels freight market, where rates have been tumbled in 2025 and hit the lowest levels not seen in years. As well as touching on what's covered in our new Argus Specialised Freight report, topics and questions addressed include: Breakdown of the precise types of vessels and products in the specialised freight market, especially as "specialised freight" has become an umbrella term In r...
May 14, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1004
May 12, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1003
When the interconnectivity between commodities can sometimes be forgotten, this discussion delves into the relationship between oil products at the refinery level. Gabriella Twining (Global Editor, Argus Oil Products) leads this podcast with our reporters covering key oil markets; Christian Hotten (base oils), Josh Michalowski (diesel) and Isabella Reimi (vacuum gas oil - VGO). Listen now: Discover how interconnected some commodities actually are How supply/demand dynamics affect availability an...
May 08, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1002
The European clean tanker market landscape has been facing a structural change as Europe’s export outlets have waned. Listen to Argus’ Market Reporter Rhys van Dinther and Reporter Erika Tsirikou discuss the current outlook of the European clean tanker market and the challenges it will face moving forward. Transatlantic Medium Range (MR) route facing prolonged slowdown UK Continent to west Africa route declines Long Range (LR) tanker rates firm on increased demand...
May 07, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1001
La demanda y los precios del crudo colombiano se dispararon mientras se esperaba que el país capturara participación de mercado de México y Canadá debido a las tarifas de importación de Estados Unidos. Únase a João Scheller, experto en los mercados petroleros de Colombia, Argentina, Guyana y Ecuador, y Camila Fontana, Jefa Adjunta de la Oficina de Argus en Brasil, mientras exploran las dinámicas de las exportaciones de petróleo de América Latina en medio de las incertidumbres sobre la política c...
May 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1000
Demand and prices for Colombian crude oil soared while the country was expected to capture market share from Mexico and Canada due to US import tariffs. Join João Scheller, the Argus expert on crude markets in Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador and Guyana, and Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief of Argus Brazil, as they delve into the dynamics of Latin American oil exports amidst uncertainties surrounding US trade policy.
May 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 999
A demanda e os preços do petróleo colombiano subiram em meio a expectativas de que o país tiraria fatia de mercado do México e do Canadá devido às tarifas de importação dos Estados Unidos. Junte-se a João Scheller, especialista da Argus focado nos mercados de petróleo da Colômbia, Equador, Argentina e Guiana, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil, para saber mais sobre a recente dinâmica de exportação de petróleo na América Latina em meio às incertezas sobre a política co...
May 05, 2025•13 min•Ep. 998
Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: PBF selling Pennsylvania Tennessee fuel terminals HF Sinclair advancing CARB gasoline ...
May 02, 2025•3 min•Ep. 997
In this episode, Coal Daily editor Courtney Schlisserman and senior reporter Elena Vasilyeva discuss President Donald Trump's actions early in his second term and the effects they are having on the US thermal coal industry. Specific topics include: • Utility and coal producers' initial reactions to administration actions • What's different between President Trump's first and second terms? • US coal in the international markets • And much more...
May 02, 2025•17 min•Ep. 996
Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series. In this episode, Argus Global Methanol Consultant Dave McCaskill and Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers discuss the following: Market outlook and pricing trends for Q2 Tariffs – how do they effect methanol and derivatives Reflection on IMO’s new proposed framework Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial....
May 01, 2025•38 min•Ep. 995
The much anticipated new sulphur rules come into effect on 1st May. In this podcast our market experts, Benedict George (Editor) and Bob Wigin (Fuel Oil Reporter), discuss the uncertainty of how markets will react to the rules and how shipping companies will comply. Listen now for: Explanation of what exactly the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) is Details on how far reaching the ECAs rule will be in the Mediterranean and how much of the total market will be impacted How shipping companies may adju...
Apr 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 994
Hear Argus’ analysis of how freshly announced tariffs on Chinese-built ships could affect US fertilizer imports, how generalized import tariffs have already affected the US fertilizer market and what could possibly be coming in the next few weeks. Join Taylor Zavala , Deputy Editor - Phosphates, Potash and Calder Jett , Editor - North American Fertilizer, as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key topics covered in the podcast: New Chinese...
Apr 29, 2025•11 min•Ep. 993
In this edition, London-based LPG Editor Peter Wilton and Houston-based LPG Editor Amy Strahan discuss the impact on US markets of the recent escalation in the trade war between the US and China. This is the third of a three-part Argus podcast series on the trade war. It was preceded by a look at the impacts on the northwest European and wider Asia-Pacific region....
Apr 29, 2025•15 min•Ep. 992
O Programa de Aceleração da Transição Energética (Paten) foi aprovado em janeiro e deve representar uma oportunidade de avanços dos investimentos em áreas de sustentabilidade no país. Junte-se a Rebecca Gompertz, especialista de biometano da publicação Argus Brazil Gas Markets e Maria Fernanda Soares, sócia na Machado Meyer e líder da prática de gás natural e gases renováveis, para saber mais sobre o Programa e suas principais consequências para os mercados de gás e biometano...
Apr 28, 2025•16 min•Ep. 991
Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: US retail diesel prices hit 16-week low Kinder Morgan pays California terminal fines V...
Apr 25, 2025•3 min•Ep. 990
The UK government has this month taken emergency control of British Steel to prevent the closure of its blast furnaces. Elif Eyuboglu , steel market reporter at Argus Media, spoke to Colin Richardson , steel lead at Argus Media, about these developments and their potential impact on the steel industry, as well as updates on safeguard quotas. What are the immediate and long-term implications of the UK government's decision to take control of British Steel? How might this move affect the broader s...
Apr 24, 2025•17 min•Ep. 989
Listen to this episode as our Crude Oil Reporter, Rhys van Dinther, puts forward some important questions to Delia He, Freight Analyst at Vortexa, following developments in the Suez Canal. Specifically, in relation to the re-opening of the canal and re-transiting of vessels through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait; If the full use of the Suez Canal returns, what does the timeframe look like for ship owners? If a return is expected in the near term, which vessel sizes are expected to be affected the most...
Apr 23, 2025•14 min•Ep. 988
The last few months have seen a massive pile-up of gasoline supply accumulating in Northwest Europe. Listen to our oil market experts, Atishya Nayak (Report) and Benedict George (Editor), as they discuss why this has occurred and what might happen to all this gasoline currently sitting in tanks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region. Listen now for insights on: Impact the Dangote refinery has had on the European gasoline market's surplus supply Extent to which the loss of the West Afric...
Apr 23, 2025•21 min•Ep. 987
