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Global Market Overview

Latest updates as of March 2024 | Source: Steppeway Market Analysis

Key Market Drivers
  • OPEC+ production policy adjustments
  • Global economic growth projections
  • Geopolitical tensions in key regions
  • Refinery maintenance schedules
  • Renewable energy transition pace
Market Sentiment
Bullish
Short-term (1-3 months)
Neutral
Medium-term (3-6 months)
Bearish
Long-term (6-12 months)

Market Alert

Price Volatility Expected

Q2 2024 refinery maintenance season may create supply tightness in key products

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LIVE PRICES

Commodity Price Dashboard

Brent Crude

$84.25

+2.3%

Week: $82.50 - $85.10

WTI Crude

$79.80

+1.8%

Week: $78.20 - $80.50

Jet A1 (ARA)

$985/MT

-0.5%

Week: $980 - $995

EN590 Diesel

$920/MT

+1.2%

Week: $910 - $925

D6 Fuel Oil

$580/MT

0.0%

Week: $575 - $585

LPG Propane

$620/MT

+3.1%

Week: $600 - $625

LNG (Asia)

$12.5/MMBtu

-1.8%

Week: $12.3 - $12.8

Gasoline 95

$890/MT

+2.1%

Week: $875 - $895

FEATURED ANALYSIS

Latest Market Reports & Insights

CRUDE OIL
OPEC+ Policy Impact

Analysis of extended production cuts and market rebalancing timeline.

Price Support
SHIPPING
Freight Market Update

Tanker rates and availability analysis for key trade routes.

Rates Easing
DIESEL
European Diesel Balance

Inventory levels and import requirements for Q2 2024.

Tight Supply
GEO-POLITICS
Trade Flow Disruptions

Impact of regional conflicts on key petroleum trade routes.

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Latest Industry Insights

REFINING
Global Refining Margins Hit 2-Year High

Strong diesel cracks and optimized crude slates drive refinery profitability to multi-year highs.

March 15, 2024
+24% YoY
LNG
Asian LNG Demand Surges in Q1 2024

Cold weather and economic recovery drive LNG imports 18% higher than previous year.

March 12, 2024
+18% YoY
JET FUEL
Jet Fuel Demand Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels

International travel recovery accelerates, with Jet A1 consumption reaching 95% of 2019 levels.

March 8, 2024
+32% YoY
REGULATION
IMO 2023: One Year Impact Assessment

Analysis of carbon intensity regulations and their effect on vessel operations and fuel choices.

March 5, 2024
Mixed Impact
TRADING
Arbitrage Opportunities: East-West Spreads

Identifying profitable trading opportunities across regional price differentials for key products.

March 1, 2024
Opportunity
SUPPLY CHAIN
Red Sea Disruptions: Alternative Routes Analysis

Evaluating the impact of shipping disruptions on global petroleum trade flows and costs.

February 26, 2024
Costs +15%

MARKET CALENDAR

Upcoming Industry Events & Reports

OPEC+ Monthly Meeting
April 3, 2024 | Virtual

Production policy decision for Q2 2024

IEA Oil Market Report
April 12, 2024 | Paris

Global supply-demand balance update

API Weekly Statistics
Every Tuesday | Washington DC

US inventory and demand data

EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook
April 9, 2024 | Washington DC

US energy market projections

Platts Asian Refining Summit
April 16-18, 2024 | Singapore

Regional refining trends and outlook

G20 Energy Ministers Meeting
April 22, 2024 | Brazil

Global energy policy coordination

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REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Global Market Outlook

Asia Pacific

Strong demand growth, refining margins robust

Bullish
Europe

Diesel tightness, economic uncertainty

Neutral
Americas

Strong exports, domestic demand stable

Bullish
Middle East

Production discipline, export volumes steady

Neutral