European diesel demand in general has been weak. Adding to the poor market performance, multiple incidents and shutdowns are only amplifying the deterioration of the refinery landscape. However, the weakness of diesel demand is not uniform. Listen to this podcast as our market experts - Alfonso Berrocal (VP of Middle Distillates and Sustainable Aviation Fuels), Johannes Guhlke (Senior Market Report) and Ivan Kudinov (Head of Desk, Ukrainian Oil Products) - discuss the different factors pulling demand apart between Western and Eastern Europe;

• Current trends of diesel consumption and the factors driving them

• A look into the supply side of the markets

• Statistics evidencing the growth of EVs and biofuels

• The impact the Russian invasion has had on the Ukrainian market

• Whether the trend to move away from fossil fuels and diesel will change after the German federal election

• And much more.

In the lead-up to the EU ban on LPG imports from the east on 20 December a sombre mood dominated the Polish LPG industry, as it was grappling with the ramifications of losing its largest supplier. But contrary to pessimistic expectations of product shortages, the EU’s largest autogas market entered the new year long on supply and shallow on demand. In this episode of Global LPG Conversations Argus’ David Appleton, VP LPG, and LPG Deputy Editor, Waldemar Jaszczyk, discuss the key reasons behind the market’s current weakness and whether the industry is truly out of the woods.

Dila Odluyurt, senior reporter, covering the Turkish PE, PP and PVC speaks about:

• How 2025 started for PE, PP and PVC markets globally

• How the latest news around the globe have been affecting the polymer markets

• How the prices have been in the Turkish market since the new years

• How the market dynamics for demand and supply are before Ramadan starts

In this episode of SAF Insights, VP for biofuels business development in northeast Asia Alvin Chew and Senior biofuels reporter Deborah Sun discuss SAF demand and supply in the region in 2025, touching on the impact of upcoming mandates and capacity in Asia, as well as implications for Argus pricing.

John Argo, Vice President at Williston Basin of Continental Resources sits down with US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko on the sidelines of the 2025 Argus Crude Summit to chat about the Bakken Formation;

• A brief history of the Bakken Formation and how it evolved

• The effect of US politics in the region

• How the area will fare in the future

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence.

This week’s episode features:

• Retail fuel prices mostly steady • Refiners talk Trump tariffs • Marathon's 4Q refinery margins decline

Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market.

Na safra de milho inverno 2024-25, o Brasil deve produzir 94,6 milhões de t do grão e exportar 34 milhões de t, ou seja, cerca de 36pc. Os portos do Arco Norte são estratégicos, devido à proximidade de importantes regiões agrícolas, além de serem uma importante via de exportação para mercados da Europa e da África. Os portos de Itaqui e Barcarena respondem juntos por mais da metade dos embarques de milho do Arco Norte.

Junte-se à editora do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes Renata Cardarelli e à repórter Nathalia Giannetti, que conversam sobre o diferencial portuário de milho dos portos de Barcarena, Itaqui, Santos e Tubarão.