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In episode one of “Oil in Focus” David notes a weakening oil complex since mid-May, despite scant progress in re-opening the Hormuz Strait. He suggests that Iran may struggle for widespread acceptance of proposed transit fees, leaving commodity flows minimal. But there’s evidence that demand restraint and stock draws for now are capping price rises.

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the what’s driving Australia’s phosphate market, focusing on the impact of the Middle East conflict, current market dynamics, Australian’s phosphate projects, import trends, how Argus’ weekly MAP 10-50 fca Geelong price assessment has reacted and Australian market sentiment on next season.

Join Tom Hampson, Global Editor – Phosphates and Susy Cornford, Market Reporter – Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.

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In this episode, George Maher-Bonnett (Deputy Editor — European Products Report) is joined by Atishya Nayak (Senior Gasoline Reporter - European Products Report) and Jide Tijani (Naphtha Reporter — European Products Report) to examine how the US driving season and the US–Iran conflict are influencing gasoline and naphtha markets in Europe — from exports and arbitrage shifts to blending economics and supply disruptions.

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Outlook risk: Tighter VGO supply, weak West African pull and narrowing US arb

In this episode of Driving Discussions, Argus editors Jared Ainsworth, US gasoline editor, and Stephanie Crawford, associate editor and US Atlantic coast gasoline reporter, analyze how the US–Iran conflict has rapidly reshaped gasoline fundamentals ahead of the summer driving season. What began as a well-supplied market has tightened significantly, with exports rising, imports lagging, and regional imbalances emerging across key hubs. The discussion unpacks the evolving impact on pricing, flows, and blending behavior across US gasoline markets.

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Stay ahead of evolving gasoline market dynamics with Argus’ expert analysis on pricing, flows, and regulatory impacts shaping the summer 2026 outlook.

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of China’s potash market, focusing on China’s 2026 MOP contract, developments in China’s domestic market, importer and trader pricing, China’s domestic dual pricing system, impact of the Middle East War and expectations for China’s 2027 MOP contract.

Join Huijun Yao, Editor – Asia Fertilizers and Johanna Jing, Market Analyst, Phosphate, Potash and NPKs, as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.

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In this special podcast episode, our experts take a closer look at how the Hormuz situation is unfolding — from the implications of Iran’s evolving stance on transit and tolls, to the impact of US enforcement measures — and what it all means for oil flows, regional trade dynamics, and global market sentiment in the weeks ahead.

Türkiye’s emissions trading system (ETS) pilot phase has been delayed by a year and is now expected to start from early 2027. 

Türkiye ETS compliance set up, challenges

Offsetting: national, other carbon credit standards

How Cop-31 may accelerate Türkiye’s ETS launch

What could Türkiye ETS prices look like?

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A América Latina avança como potência global em biocombustíveis em um momento de forte crescimento na demanda.  O Brasil lidera o movimento, com políticas públicas e investimentos que posicionam a região como decisiva na transição para a energia limpa. Acompanhe a conversa entre Maria Lígia Barros, responsável por precificação de etanol na Argus, Natalia Dalle Cort, responsável por precificação de biodiesel, e Lucas Boacnin, gerente de desenvolvimento de negócios. Os três adiantam alguns dos temas que serão discutidos durante a conferência que a Argus promove em São Paulo entre 15 e 17 de junho. 

Novos mandatos globais aumentam demanda por biocombustíveis 

Maior demanda por biocombustíveis na Ásia 

Brasil como fornecedor internacional de insumos 

Descarbonização do transporte marítimo  

Produção e demanda doméstica de etanol 

Alta das exportações brasileiras de biodiesel  

Experts assess risk management, spot buying trends, and pulses demand dynamics amid volatility and geopolitical pressures in Southeast Asia.

In this episode of Chemical Conversations, Argus’ James Elliott speaks with global polyurethanes editor Laura Tovey-Fall and US polyurethanes reporter Catherine Rabe to discuss the latest developments and what they could mean for the market in the months ahead.

Ahead of Europur’s annual conference on 9 - 11 June 2026, the team discuss:

Laura Tovey-Fall will be presenting on 'The Flexible PU Foam Market Outlook: Upstream & Downstream' at Europur's conference on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Click here ([email protected]) to request a meeting or find out more about Argus Isocyanates.