US Refiners Face Strain from High Domestic Demand and Surging Exports
North American refined product markets are tightening due to low inventories and accelerated exports amid Middle East supply disruptions
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North American refined product markets are tightening due to low inventories and accelerated exports amid Middle East supply disruptions

Dynacom Tankers has moved its fleet near the Strait of Hormuz in response to increasing security risks affecting Gulf shipping.
Bangchak Corporation has secured a feedstock agreement with Circular Energy for sustainable aviation fuel and biofuel production

Venezuela's oil exports rose slightly to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, marking a third consecutive monthly increase
StormGeo integrates engine and hull sensor data into its Voyage Intelligence platform through a partnership with Alfa Laval
Royal Vopak has made a conditional Final Investment Decision for the expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal in Rotterdam

Russia has suspended jet fuel exports until late November due to Ukrainian attacks on refineries, aiming to prevent domestic shortages
India's crude oil imports rose 11% in May, hitting 5 million barrels per day, largely due to increased supplies from Russia and Venezuela
Geopolitical events are driving higher bunker costs and freight rates, necessitating smarter voyage decisions for efficiency.
China's crude oil imports have increased in 2026, signaling a potential rise in tanker demand and freight rates.

Ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are rapidly depleting global oil inventories, according to a joint warning
BW Epic Kosan is expanding its use of GIT Coatings' graphene-based hull technology after achieving 6% fuel savings

Ofiniti acquired Teqplay, integrating vessel tracking and port-call analytics into its maritime fuel operations platform
Alkagesta, a global commodity trader, has completed its first crude oil transaction, sending one million barrels to the Far East
Carnival Jubilee cruise ship successfully completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Roatán, Honduras.
Christiania Energy has appointed Mazlum Unutmaz as a Specialist for Bunkers & Lubricants to bolster global operations.
Houston's bunker fuel market is experiencing tight availability and extended lead times due to strong demand and volatility.
US crude oil inventories fell less than expected, potentially impacting global oil and bunker fuel prices.
India's ongoing heatwave is forecast to decrease demand for transport fuels as people reduce travel and outdoor activities
The IMO is seeking expert nominations for a July workshop focused on fuel supply chain traceability and GHG discussions

ABS has approved Seatrium's NEXTGEN Energy Hub, an offshore concept for ammonia storage, bunkering, and power generation
Uni-Fuels saw a 64% rise in Q1 2026 revenue and 58% increase in marine fuel volumes, but reported a net loss.
Maritime Blue seeks naval architecture firm for 30,000-barrel methanol bunker barge design for a risk assessment workshop
The United States achieved record energy exports in 2025, with a significant net export surplus, primarily due to petroleum trade
US crude oil inventories fell less than anticipated, potentially impacting global crude prices and bunker fuel costs
European natural gas futures saw a rebound to €47.1/MWh amidst persistent Middle East geopolitical uncertainty.
The Port of Long Beach is offering a $1 million prize for the first commercial methanol bunkering, with NGOs advocating for truly green…

Rotterdam Port achieved its first ethanol bunkering for an X-Press Feeders container ship, a global milestone in alternative marine fuels
Analysis identifies commercial operators handling 787 Russian crude oil voyages from January to April 2026, totaling 593 million barrels
An Iraqi supertanker's transit through the Strait of Hormuz indicates a potential easing of oil supply constraints.
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