Crude oil, refined products, refineries and oil market structure.
21 published articles
Oil Markets4 min read
A structural deficit in blending components combined with a logistics collapse on the Rhine River pushed European gasoline markets into deep backwardation during August 2026, according to the latest commodity insights from Alkagesta.
Oil Markets4 min read
A combination of stalled diplomacy in the Middle East and a logistical crisis on the Rhine has created significant disruptions in global fuel oil markets, driving inventory builds in coastal hubs while tightening inland supply.
Petroleum Products3 min read
Energy trading firm Alkagesta has secured approval to participate in the Platts physical Market on Close (MOC) assessment process for EMEA naphtha, reinforcing its role in regional price discovery.
Oil Trading3 min read
Alkagesta has announced a 19% year-on-year increase in commodity trading volumes in its 2025 Annual Report, supported by a growing footprint in light ends, middle distillates, and a new foray into the aviation fuel and crude markets.
Oil Markets2 min read
Orkhan Rustamov, CEO of Alkagesta, argues that the historical stability of the global oil market has been permanently compromised by recent regional conflicts and supply chain disruptions.
Oil Markets3 min read
Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov warns that the energy sector must adapt to a permanent state of volatility, citing recent infrastructure vulnerabilities and the strategic shift toward bypass pipelines in the Middle East.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets3 min read
A combination of critical logistical failures on the Rhine and the lowest ARA inventory levels in nearly four years has pushed the European gasoil market into a period of acute physical scarcity and price volatility.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products4 min read
A new market report from Alkagesta highlights the widening gap between struggling petrochemical margins and a robust gasoline blending market, as global naphtha traders navigate supply disruptions and shifting regional capacities.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products2 min read
European gasoline markets are experiencing constrained supplies and inland transport hurdles on the Rhine amid elevated regional demand and high-octane blendstock deficits.
Source: Alkagesta
Refineries5 min read
A refining operator has begun an upgrade programme intended to raise middle distillate yield, with commissioning expected in phases.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Oil Markets3 min read
The fuel oil market is grappling with renewed geopolitical premiums and severe logistical disruptions in Europe, according to the latest market outlook from Alkagesta.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets3 min read
A massive surge in regional refinery production and a doubling of import volumes have transformed the European jet fuel market from a state of scarcity to a prompt supply surplus, according to the latest market insights from Alkagesta.
Source: Alkagesta
Crude Oil4 min read
Confirmed loading programmes have kept crude differentials broadly stable, with buyers reporting predictable availability for the coming cycle.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Oil Markets2 min read
Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov has outlined operational perspectives on navigating structural oil market transformation in European Business Magazine.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets2 min read
Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov discusses market volatility and structural shifts facing the energy sector in European Business Magazine.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets2 min read
Alkagesta leadership indicates a structural transformation in oil logistics as UAE and Iraq pipeline initiatives respond to ongoing Strait of Hormuz vulnerabilities.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets2 min read
Structural shifts in oil transit routes and regional pipeline expansions in the UAE and Iraq redefine global maritime energy logistics.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products2 min read
An analysis of the 2026 global naphtha market outlines the critical roles of petrochemicals, gasoline blending, supply shifts, and arbitrage trade.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products2 min read
An analysis of international naphtha dynamics outlines key drivers across petrochemical cracking, gasoline blending requirements, and evolving trade routes for 2026.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products2 min read
Rising regional refinery output and growing imports push European jet fuel markets into surplus as aviation demand growth moderates.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products2 min read
Expanding refinery production and higher cargo arrivals shift Europe's aviation fuel balance into surplus as consumption growth tempers.
Source: Alkagesta
