China Starts Building Oil Inventories Again

Chinese refiners switched from drawing to building oil inventories again in October, at a rate of over half a million barrels daily. That’s according to calculations made by Reuters’ Clyde Russell and based on official import and processing figures from Beijing. Russell reported that Chinese refiners were adding crude to inventories at a rate of.

Oil Gains Over 4% Likely On Profit-Taking, Short Covering

While fundamentals took over from the war-risk premium this week, pummeling oil prices, Brent crude was gaining over 4% by midday Friday, but analysts told Bloomberg that there is little chance for oil to top $90 in the current market atmosphere. At 1:49 p.m. ET on Friday, Brent crude was up 4.31% at $80.76, for.

Research in Lake Superior reveals how sulfur might have cycled in Earth’s ancient oceans

Geochemist Alexandra Phillips has sulfur on her mind. The yellow element is a vital macronutrient, and she’s trying to understand how it cycles through the environment. Specifically, she’s curious about the sulfur cycle in Earth’s ancient ocean, some 3 billion years ago. Fortunately, the nutrient-poor waters of Lake Superior offer a welcome glimpse into the.

Warning over fuel prices as oil hits 10-month high

Drivers have been warned of rising fuel costs after global oil prices surged to their highest level for 10 months. Brent crude, a benchmark for prices, breached $95 a barrel on Tuesday amid predictions of shorter supplies. It came as the International Energy Agency (IEA) said a decision by Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut.

Petrol prices: Why are they going back up?

What is happening to petrol prices? Petrol and diesel prices have been on a rollercoaster ride this year. Recent data from 13 August puts petrol at an average of 149.1p per litre on UK forecourts. In just two weeks, it has shot up by more than 4p and it marks the highest price seen since.

Saudi Arabia may raise Sept crude prices for a third month

Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, may raise its price for Arab Light crude for sale to Asian refiners for a third month as its voluntary output cuts may be extended, further tightening the supply of high-sulphur, or sour, crude. State-owned Saudi Aramco may raise the official selling price (OSP) for its flagship Arab.

WHY IS MTBE USED AS A FUEL ADDITIVE?

Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) is a chemical compound made from a chemical reaction of methanol and isobutylene. At one time, MTBE was produced in very large quantities and was used primarily as a fuel additive in gasoline. During the summer of 2006, the gasoline refiners phased MTBE out of Maryland’s gasoline and replaced it with.

EID MUBARAK

Eid al-Adha is the second and the largest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. It honours the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice one of his sons, either Ishmael (Ismail) or Isaac (Ishaq), as an act of obedience to God’s command. However, before Abraham could sacrifice his son in the name of God, and because of his willingness to do so, God provided.

Happy Eid al-Fitr

May all your dreams come true on this holy day and Allah’s blessings are upon you and your family May this Eid bring you many blessings

China’s March imports of Russian oil may hit record

China’s seaborne imports of Russian oil are set to hit a record this month after refiners took advantage of cheap prices as domestic fuel demand rebounded, but Russia’s plan to cut exports will likely cap buying in coming months. Hefty Chinese buying, alongside robust Indian demand, has been spurred by steep price discounts but is providing.

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