India’s Diesel Exports Experience Shifts in August

India’s diesel export landscape is undergoing notable shifts in August, with rising volumes to Singapore and changing dynamics in Europe. The surge in diesel exports to Singapore, expected to reach a 19-month high, is driven by factors like lower freight costs and depleted inventories in the region. Conversely, diesel exports to Europe are predicted to hit their lowest levels this year, attributed to more lucrative economies in the East. While the current trend might be short-lived due to changing price spreads, the complex interplay between demand, economics, and regional dynamics showcases the dynamic nature of the global diesel market. This evolving scenario highlights the challenges and opportunities that exporters navigate to optimize their positions.

Oil prices edge down, recession fears back in focus

Oil prices fell on Friday amid recession fears and a stronger U.S. dollar, though losses were capped by supply concerns after Moscow’s new mobilisation campaign in its war with Ukraine and an apparent deadlock in talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal.

Oil rebounds as supply concerns dominate

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LME suspends nickel trading after prices soar past $100,000

The London Metal Exchange (LME) halted nickel trading on Tuesday after prices doubled in just hours to a record $100,000 per tonne, fuelled by a race to cover short positions after Western sanctions threatened supply from major producer Russia.