Dark ship-to-ship transfers keep Russian oil flowing despite sanctions

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From Hormuz to Asia: the ripple effects on oil trade, prices, and economies

The conflict in the Middle East has sent ripples across the global energy landscape, with the spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz -- the critical artery for Asia-Pacific's energy imports. Amid trade flow disruptions, the path to recovery, the resilience of physical oil markets, and ...  Show more

Atlantic physical crude dynamics following Dated Brent's all-time high

Dated Brent's record high assessment by Platts of $144.42/barrel stole the headlines on April 7, but physical market fundamentals in the Atlantic basin have similarly brought cash differentials for individual crude oil grades across the North Sea, West Africa and the Mediterranea ...  Show more

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