Crude oil
Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within U.S.; fuel exports soar
Last month, Trump waived Jones Act limitations for 60 days starting March 17, hoping the move would help tame the surge in fuel prices caused by the Iran war by increasing shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast to other coastal markets in the country.
India's Reliance buys Venezuelan oil directly from PDVSA
Since Caracas signed a flagship oil supply deal with Washington after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro in January, only a small group of companies have been able to buy cargoes directly from PDVSA.
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Such a measure could help fund relief for consumers in the face of high energy prices and be a signal that "we stand united and are able to take action", they said.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery boosts exports to ease Africa's supply crunch
Fuel prices in oil-producing Nigeria have reached record-high levels, industry figures show, as maximum output from Dangote refinery has not offset the impact of high crude prices.
Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states
The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia, while other states that lack alternative shipment routes have lost billions of dollars.
Indian refiners postpone maintenance shutdowns to meet local fuel demand
Indian Oil Corp. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. were among the companies that had planned to shut units at some of their refineries for routine maintenance.
Petrobras delivers LPG sold at steep premiums despite Lula move to annul auction
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras has delivered liquefied petroleum gas auctioned off at high prices, even after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the government would annul it to protect consumers from fuel spikes.
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- China's April oil throughput hits lowest since August 2022, inventories rise 5/18
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- Mexico's Pemex says brief fire at Olmeca refinery controlled, operations normal 5/18

