Every published story across commodities, energy, oil, fuel oil, shipping and logistics, in chronological order.
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
Ports4 min read
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has published throughput figures showing growth in liquid bulk volumes, supported by refined product and biofuel movements.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority
Logistics3 min read
Trading in Ukraine has shifted from a price-driven market to one defined by logistical resilience and execution reliability, according to a recent analysis by Alkagesta.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering3 min read
An analysis by Alkagesta indicates a sharp decline in fuel oil demand in Malta, as the Mediterranean bunkering hub transitions toward distillate fuels driven by new environmental regulations and infrastructure shifts.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
Alkagesta outlines the structural adjustments defining Malta’s bunkering sector in 2026, as new emission regulations and infrastructure developments reshape Mediterranean fuel demand.
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
Energy Trading3 min read
Alkagesta has appointed Anthony Guida as the Lead for its Biofuels Trading Desk, marking a strategic shift toward scaled renewable energy operations and expanded aviation fuel distribution across Europe.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
The 2026 bunker market has shifted its focus from oil prices to fuel accessibility, as geopolitical tensions test the resilience of Singapore’s supply chain and the infrastructure depth of its major trading desks.
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
LNG4 min read
A shipowner has agreed a multi-year time charter to move volumes from a liquefaction project entering service, adding fixed employment to its gas fleet.
Source: International Energy Agency
