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Jun 02, 2023

Crude Rallies Ahead of Weekend OPEC+ Meeting

July WTI crude oil (CLN23 ) this morning is up +1.22 (+1.74%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23 ) is up +3.57 (+1.479%). July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) is up +0.038 (+1.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Crude prices are climbing in hopes of stronger...

Jun 02, 2023

"India's stance on Ukraine war a strategic interest," finds Singapore-based think tank

While the long-standing Ukraine war has disrupted trade relations and supply chains globally, Singapore-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has said that India calling for diplomacy in the Ukraine war is a calculated step. The study finds that the war has helped India import oil at discounted rates.

Jun 01, 2023

Crude Settles Higher on Dollar Weakness and Strong Economic Reports

July WTI crude oil (CLN23) on Thursday closed up +2.01 (+2.95%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23) closed down -0.76 (-0.31%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday settled mixed. A decline in the dollar index Thursday to a 1-week low was bullish for energy prices. Also, the House passage of the debt ceiling deal sparked a rally in stocks and other r...

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The oil market battle: bullish crude…

Exclusive Report: The fleet operating in…

Access the exclusive new report, "The fleet operating in opaque markets" which looks in-depth into the tankers operating in tier 2 and 3 and…

Key takeaways from Vortexa Insights Connect

On 13 April, Vortexa brought professionals in the energy industry together to discuss the key dynamics driving the global energy market

Tanker fleet profile for Russian oil…

The tanker fleet engaged in the Russian trade post-sanctions is predominantly Greek-operated and composed mostly of older Aframax and MR tankers.

Will the surprise OPEC+ cuts affect…

Imports of sour crudes remain strong especially in Asia while surprise cuts from OPEC+ members could open the doors for other suppliers in a…

Russian diesel exports climb to a…

Russia diesel exports surge in March, rising both from the Baltic and Black Sea. Will volumes continue to rise?

Time to get bullish again on…

Numerous structural and seasonal factors are pointing to higher crude prices in the coming months, and onshore crude inventories are already drawing right now.

Russian reshuffling and rising transatlantic demand…

MR freight rates have shown stability in March after seeing large swings earlier this year. In this insight, our freight team examines how reshuffling…

Europe’s light distillate imports from alternative…

Will the loss of Russian naphtha and gasoline blending components make gasoline production in Europe difficult from a blending perspective or will Europe continue…

Global oil flows data in March…

In this insight, we explore how recent trends in seaborne global oil flows support the wider macro-driven sell-off across oil prices.

Is the VLCC freight rate rebound…

On the back of the recent VLCC rally, Vortexa summarises the key reasons led to this uptick in rates, and provides an outlook on…

Europe’s crude slate sweetens after the…

This insight explores Europe’s crude/condensate imports, its replacement of Russian Urals and the implications for its crude slate.

Russia’s naphtha: Where’s next after the…

Russia's naphtha exports have nosedived post the EU ban amid limited alternative markets and challenging fundamentals.

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