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Crude and refined product trading, arbitrage economics, differentials, refining and market structure.

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Russia Seeks Oil Imports Amid Refinery Challenges

Russia, a significant crude oil producer, is reportedly seeking oil imports and processing agreements following challenges to its refineries, according to The Guardian.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker navigating through a narrow strait, symbolizing the Strait of Hormuz

Crude Oil Prices Decline Amid Hormuz Reopening Discussions

Crude oil prices experienced a fourth consecutive day of decline following news of Qatar's Prime Minister's visit to Tehran to discuss the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tankers at sea, symbolizing global oil supply and transportation challenges.

Global Oil Security Weakens Amid Conflicts Affecting Supply

Global oil supply security appears increasingly uncertain as conflicts impact a significant portion of the world's crude production, raising concerns about long-term availability and diversification limits.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker conducting a ship-to-ship transfer at sea

Aramco Uses Ship-to-Ship Transfers for Asian Crude Deliveries

Saudi Aramco is reportedly implementing ship-to-ship crude oil transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz to ensure continued supply to Asian buyers, according to a recent report.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Offshore oil rig operating at sea, symbolizing CNOOC's production efforts.

CNOOC Achieves Record First-Half Profit and Production

CNOOC reported a significant increase in its first-half net profit and production, benefiting from elevated crude prices and increased domestic oil and gas output.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Asian Crude Oil Imports Remain Stable, Challenging Transit Surge Claims

Asian crude oil imports are projected to maintain levels similar to July, with commodity analysts indicating no significant increase in tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to some claims.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker loading crude oil at a terminal

CPC Blend Oil Exports Scheduled at 1.5M BPD for September

Caspian CPC Blend oil exports are projected to reach 1.5 million barrels per day in September, a volume that aligns with or is slightly lower than the August figures, according to reports from three traders.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Oil Prices Decline Amid Hopes for Mideast Diplomatic Breakthrough

Oil prices continued their decline for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as market participants anticipated that diplomatic efforts in the Middle East could alleviate regional supply constraints.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Iran Blacklist Threatens Hormuz Shuttle Tanker Operations

A recent blacklist issued by Iran poses a new threat to the emerging shuttle tanker trade, which is crucial for moving Middle East crude through the Strait of Hormuz for transfer in the Gulf of Oman.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Alberta Premier Rejects Oil Export Taxes Against US Tariffs

Alberta's Premier has dismissed the concept of imposing export taxes on crude oil destined for the United States, citing potential harm to Canada in response to US tariff actions.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Oil tanker navigating through the Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait and Qatar Oil Cargoes Boost Hormuz Flows

Oil shipments from Kuwait and Qatar have reportedly recovered to 70 percent of pre-conflict levels, contributing to increased oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to traders.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov: There Is No 'Normal' for Oil Markets to Return To

Writing in European Business Magazine, Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov argues that traders awaiting a return to a stable $50-$80 Brent baseline are waiting for a market that no longer exists.

6 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

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Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov Featured in City A.M. on Strait of Hormuz Oil Market Disruption

Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov has written in City A.M. that the market's expectation of a return to stability is misplaced, pointing to accelerating bypass pipeline projects in the UAE and Iraq.

5 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Container ship docked at a port at dusk, illustrating Alkagesta's global naphtha market review

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Alkagesta on the Global Naphtha Market in 2026: Petrochemical Pressure and Blending Demand

Alkagesta's naphtha market review examines a structural petrochemical downcycle, Chinese capacity growth and a gasoline-naphtha spread that has kept physical naphtha supported through 2026.

27 Jul 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read