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Pine chemicals editor Leonardo Siqueira talks with Steve Williams, VP of Argus C5 and Hydrocarbon Resins, about how tariffs are shaping the C5 hydrocarbon (HCR) and pine chemicals markets, including:   

• Impacts on pricing, supply and demand balances, and current trade flows.

• Outlook on what the hydrocarbon resins and pine chemicals markets should expect. 

This podcast is delivered by Argus’ chemical experts using data and insights from the Argus Pine Chemicals and Argus C5 and Hydrocarbon Resins services.  

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O aumento da mescla de etanol na gasolina de 27% para 30%, conhecido como E30, deve ampliar a demanda por etanol anidro e diminuir a disponibilidade de matéria-prima para produção do etanol hidratado vendido nos postos. A mudança vem em um contexto de atraso na safra de cana-de-açúcar e clima desfavorável freando a moagem. Ouça a conversa entre as especialistas Maria Lígia Barros e Maria Albuquerque, do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, para entender o impacto do E30 no mercado de combustíveis.

 

Our base oils experts in Sao Paulo, Houston and London discuss the most pressing market developments.

Listen to Argus experts for the latest developments in US tariffs, postings and Latin America base oil dynamics.

Gabriella Twining (Global Editor - Base Oils ), John Dietrich (Deputy Global Editor - Base Oils) and Julio Viana (Reporter) give some detailed insights:

• With the pause in tariff announcements and a clearer picture of what they look like, get a view of the key implications on the base oils and finished lubricants markets
• Recent developments that have impacted spot prices
• Key trends and developments of note in the Brazil market
• Biggest challenges the market is currently facing in Latin America
• Interesting takeaways from our inaugural Latin America focussed base oils conference that took place in Miami in May
• And much more.

 

This episode examines how the Israel-Iran conflict and concerns over the Strait of
Hormuz sent shockwaves through oil markets, driving up prices and altering
trade flows. We also explore the ceasefire’s impact, the potential return of
Iranian crude, and its implications ahead of the July 6 OPEC+ meeting.

Topics Covered:

• Israel-Iran Conflict Escalation: How missile strikes and retaliations rattled
oil markets and spiked prices.
• Strait of Hormuz Fears: The chokepoint’s strategic importance and its
impact on Mideast Gulf crude premiums.
• Winners and Losers: How Murban and Oman crude gained a temporary
edge due to bypass routes.
• Atlantic Basin Crude Surge: Why Brent-linked grades and regional sweet
crudes saw a demand boost.
• Ceasefire Impact: Market cooldown, but lingering caution and elevated
premiums.
• Iranian Oil Speculation: Confusion over potential sanction relief and what it
could mean for Asian refiners.
• Geopolitical Risk vs. Fundamentals: The market’s balancing act ahead of
the July 6 OPEC+ meeting.

 

As exportações de açúcar pelas usinas brasileiras na safra 2025-26 devem se acelerar no segundo semestre,  em um contexto de excedente de oferta global.

Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e Maria Carolina Albuquerque, especialista do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, para saber mais sobre as tendências para o complexo sucroalcooleiro.

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:

• Black Lion jumps into Citgo auction with $8bn bid
• US refinery capacity down in 2024
• Phillips 66 to produce CARB for Calif. in Washington

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Middle East conflict has far-reaching implication on oil & LNG markets. In this podcast Xiaoyi Deng, Deputy Editor Nat Gas/LNG and Bob Wigin Senior Reporter Oil Products, unpack implications of this conflict on access to power generation fuels for Egypt and beyond

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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:

• Texas City refinery
• Amber Energy weighs jumping back into Citgo auction
• Iowa approves grants to expand E15 at the pump

Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market.

Your Go-To Source for Reliable Road Fuel Prices

As a trusted source in the industry, Argus delivers accurate, timely pricing for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs, ethanol, and more. Our data equips buyers, sellers, and refiners with the precision necessary to operate confidently in the dynamic market.

Discover our services and see how we can help your business thrive in the ever-changing market landscape:

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O conflito entre Israel e Irã já provoca impactos no mercado global de fertilizantes, com ataques a estruturas de produção de gás abalando a cadeia de suprimentos. No Brasil, as compras de nutrientes para a safra 2025-2026 de soja e de milho estão avançando, mas a disponibilidade de produto e o impacto das políticas chinesas nos fosfatados também afetam a dinâmica do mercado. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da Argus Media no Brasil, e Gisele Augusto, especialista do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, para saber mais sobre geopolítica e produção agrícola.  

 

The conflict between Israel and Iran is already having an impact on the global fertilizer market, with attacks on gas production facilities disrupting the supply chain. In Brazil, nutrient purchases for the 2025-2026 soybean and corn crops are moving forward, but product availability and the impact of Chinese policies on phosphates are also affecting market dynamics. Listen to the conversation between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Brazil, and Gisele Augusto one of the experts behind the the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers report, to learn more about geopolitics and agricultural production.