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Transatlantic Fuel Standoff
How US pressure on Europe’s diesel reserves could affect prices and energy security. The United States is reportedly asking France and Germany to release diesel from Europe’s emergency reserves. Washington wants to lower fuel prices quickly. Europe wants to keep enough fuel in re…
US Taps the SPR Again: A Political Gesture That Contradicts Its Own Story
THE BOTTOM LINE A pure political move. It may delay, but will not cancel, US executive market interference with diesel exports. No change to oil prices. The release will not alter global or US domestic prices for crude or refined products. But it contradicts the Administration. T…
The Venezuelan Oil Deal- Shades of Conrad’s Nostromo
The Venezuelan Oil Deal- Shades of Conrad’s Nostromo The “deal” could lift Venezuelan oil output from 1.25mn bpd to 3mn bpd within five years, requiring about US$100bn of investment. Bigger numbers will be advertised. This is the plausible case. That would add roughly 1-2% to glo…
US Oil Inventories: Constrained Reserves Meet a Tightening Commercial Deficit
Commercial US crude and distillate stocks are already below their 30-day floors, and a 25% SPR access restriction leaves far less real cushion than headline inventory numbers suggest. David Roche's latest note lays out the case for either a near-term price squeeze or a fresh roun…
Energy: The American Chapter – how US bails out the world & then doesn’t!
Energy: The American Chapter – how US bails out the world and then doesn’t! US produces and consumes 20mn bpd of crude oil equivalent. But on top this, the US is exporting 10mn bpd to its “allies” – European, Asian and Australia. Thus, the US is draining its own oil rese…