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Argus is a leading provider of price assessments, intelligence and market data on a variety of global energy and commodities markets.
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The winter season usually sees a winding down in bitumen activity in terms of construction and road building, but not in 2025. Our experts delve into what has been a surprisingly unseasonal end to 2025.
Listen to our market experts – Jonathan Weston (Europe and Asia Lead, and Editor of Argus Bitumen) and Keyvan Hedvat (Europe and Africa Bitumen Editor), give detailed insights into their news snapshots including;
- Mediterranean bitumen supply much tighter than usual going into winter low demand season
- Med cargo diffs to fuel oil now broadly - and very unusually - in parity with fob Rott diffs
- Ongoing positive demand into north African and Black Sea markets
- Regional refinery bitumen production restricted - including SRI Augusta and US sanctions affected Bulgarian and Serbian refineries
- Arbitrage to the US from Med stays firmly shut after brief opening in Aug/Sept
- West Africa, now in dry/bitumen demand season, set to draw more European bitumen.
Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the latest trends driving unprecedented global increases in sulphur and sulphuric acid prices. This episode explores key market drivers including supply dynamics, demand shifts across key regions – and we review key takeaways from recent industry events
Colonial Pipeline’s rule changes are reshaping the conventional gasoline market, and Argus is leading the way with updated pricing methodology.
In this episode, Jared Ainsworth, US Products Gasoline Editor at Argus, Paul Dahlgren, Business Development Manager at Argus, and Maria Eugenia Garcia, Managing Editor of Refined Fuels at DTN, break down what these changes mean for traders, refiners, and marketers. From segregated vs. fungible batches to shifting export flows and margin compression, hear how the market is evolving and what’s next for Argus assessments.
Tune in for expert insights on:
Overview of Colonial Pipeline’s new shipping rules and their impact on trade
Why segregated vs. fungible batches matter for pricing and risk
Global implications of declining domestic demand and rising exports
Argus’ methodology update for conventional gasoline assessments
Insights into price trends, margin compression, and refinery profitability
La COP30 terminó sin definir una hoja de ruta para superar la dependencia global de los combustibles fósiles. ¿Qué frenó el avance de las discusiones? Conozca los bastidores de la conferencia climática en esta conversación entre Camila Fontana, subjefa de la redacción de Argus en Brasil, y el editor Lucas Parolin, quien participó en el evento en Belém.
Cop 30 ended without defining a roadmap to overcome the global dependence on fossil fuels. What stalled the progress of the discussions? Learn about the behind-the-scenes of the climate conference in this conversation between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of Argus in Brazil, and editor Lucas Parolin, who attended the event in Belem.
A COP30 terminou sem a definição de um roteiro para superar a dependência global dos combustíveis fósseis. O que travou o avanço das discussões? Saiba sobre os bastidores da conferência climática nesta conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e o editor Lucas Parolin, que participou do evento em Belém.
Discover how Citroniq is transforming ethanol into bio-polypropylene through its E₂O process, driving sustainable plastics innovation.
In this first episode, Kelly Knopp, CEO and Co-founder of Citroniq, shares how the company is transforming ethanol into bio-polypropylene through its innovative E₂O process.
Listen to learn:
Citroniq’s approach to bio-based polypropylene
How scale and technology choices influence commercial viability
Why bio-polypropylene stands out among plastics for sustainability impact
Click here to find out more about Argus' Biochemicals, a new service offering references for bio-ethylene, bio-propylene, bio-butadiene, and bio-benzene.
What was the impact of IMO 2025 legislation in supply and demand of the fuel oil market?
Which bunker market regulations will come into effect or become more impactful in 2026?
What challenges will the bunker market face to comply with new changes?
Isabella Reimi, Oil product reporter, Hussein Al-Khalisy, Biofuels associate editor and Bob Wigin, Oil products senior reporter share answers to these questions and more in this episode.
In this episode, Felix Todd, Deputy Editor for Argus Carbon, and Roby Crean, Business Development Manager at South Pole, discuss the evolving CORSIA market and its implications for airlines and carbon project developers.
Tune in for expert insights on:
Supply challenges from strict eligibility criteria
Measures to unlock eligible credits, including insurance and regional progress
Demand uncertainty and regional differences in compliance readiness
Pricing trends across spot, forward, and futures contracts
Key developments shaping market maturity and liquidity
Learn more about the Argus Carbon service: Argus Carbon
Goiás despontou como importante fornecedor de etanol para outras regiões do Brasil — e uma parcela cada vez maior dessa produção vem do milho. Do lado da demanda, o consumo dentro do estado e a paridade de preços apresentam maior volatilidade do que no resto do país. Entenda a dinâmica do mercado goiano acompanhando a conversa entre Gabrielle Moreira, responsável pelo relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, e as especialistas do setor sucroalcooleiro Maria Lígia Barros e Maria Carolina Albuquerque.
Mideast Gulf VLCC rates have surged and fallen throughout the second half of the year. This podcast goes over recent changes to the market, including India's recent shift away from Russian crude oil toward a Mideast Gulf supply and the resulting rally of tanker demand.
Key Points:
- Opec production target increases
- India's shift away from Russian crude
- Market outlook for the next quarter
Hear Argus’ essential analysis of how CBAM’s implementation in Jan 2026 is set to impact Europe – the world’s biggest ammonia import hub. In this episode, we recap what CBAM is, how we’re incorporating CBAM and the Argus Carbon Intensity Index into our ammonia price assessments, the ammonia industry’s readiness for CBAM and the additional costs importers could face.
Join Ruth Sharpe, Editor – Ammonia and Mike Nash, Senior Editor - Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.
Related links
More information: Argus Ammonia price reporting service
Request a sample report/trial: Argus Ammonia
More information: Ammonia short and mid to long-term outlook services
Webinar: Clean and conventional ammonia outlook
Free sign up: Argus Fertilizer Market Highlights
Fertilizer Matters podcast series
A tabela de frete mínimo da Agência Nacional de Transportes Terrestres colocou em prática um novo sistema de fiscalização, trazendo incertezas para o setor de transportes e impactado os fretes rodoviários. As taxas dispararam nas rotas de fertilizantes partindo dos portos de Santos e Paranaguá em direção a Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais e Goiás. Neste episódio, Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus Brasil, conversa com João Petrini, um dos responsáveis pelo relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, e especialista em logística.
In this episode, host Waldemar Jaszczyk is joined by Peter Wilton and Efcharis Sgourou to discuss the record breaking influx of US LPG into northwest Europe, what has driven the surge, and what to expect for the rest of the winter season.
Join Blake Hurtik, Editorial Manager for Metals at Argus, and Marialuisa Rincon, Deputy Editor of Argus Scrap Markets, as they discuss Argus’ new finished steel price assessments in Mexico.
Gain insight into the evolving dynamics of the Mexican steel market, including the impact of US tariffs, shifting trade flows, and domestic sourcing trends. Learn how Argus is bringing transparency to a market diverging from its northern neighbor, and how local pricing in pesos and dollars reflects real business practices.
Key topics covered in the podcast:
Why Mexico’s steel market is diverging from the US'
The role of tariffs and protectionist policies in shaping demand
Argus’ new hot-rolled coil assessments in northeast Mexico
How scrap pricing connects to finished steel production
Mexico’s position in the global steel landscape
Acompaña a Sergio Meana, gerente de desarrollo de negocios de América Latina, en una conversación con Marialuisa Rincón, editora adjunta subeditora de Argus Scrap Markets, sobre el lanzamiento de las evaluaciones de precios de acero terminado en México.
Conoce la evolución del mercado mexicano del acero, incluyendo el impacto de los aranceles estadounidenses, los cambios en los flujos comerciales y las tendencias de abastecimiento nacional. Descubre cómo Argus aporta transparencia a un mercado que se está desvinculando de su vecino del norte, y cómo los precios en pesos y dólares reflejan las prácticas reales del negocio.
Temas clave abordados en el podcast:
• Por qué el mercado mexicano del acero se está desvinculando del de EE. UU.
• El papel de los aranceles y las políticas proteccionistas en la demanda
• Nuevas evaluaciones de acero laminado en caliente en el noreste de México
• Cómo los precios de la chatarra se relacionan con la producción de acero terminado
• La posición de México en el panorama global del acero
Para más episodios y cobertura del mercado de metales, visita https://www.argusmedia.com/es/solutions/products/argus-global-steel
Key topics covered in the podcast:
What are market participants expecting for iron ore demand in the fourth quarter and early 2026, particularly from China and other major steel-producing regions?
How are steelmakers adjusting procurement strategies in response to diverging trends between iron ore and coking coal?
What is the role of the 61pc Fe index, and how does it compare to the established 62pc benchmark?
El mundo está acelerando el uso de combustible sostenible para la aviación y desarrollando proyectos para atender esta creciente demanda. Las aerolíneas trabajan para reducir las emisiones mientras las autoridades, incluso en América Latina, reevalúan sus marcos regulatorios y los mandatos de biocombustibles. Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Sao Paulo, recibe Josh Vence, vicepresidente de operaciones y desarrollo de negocios enfocado en SAF y biocombustibles, y Julio Faldín, vicepresidente senior de desarrollo de negocios en Latinoamérica, para explorar el mercado global de SAF, el progreso de América Latina y cómo Argus apoya la transparencia y la formación de precios en ese espacio.
The world is accelerating the use of sustainable aviation fuel and developing projects to meet this growing demand. Airlines are working to reduce emissions while authorities, including those in Latin America, are reassessing their regulatory frameworks and biofuel mandates. Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Argus office in Sao Paulo, hosts Josh Vance, VP of Operations and Business Development focused on SAF and biofuels, and Lucas Boacnin, Business Development Manager focused on energy transition, for a conversation about the global SAF market, Latin America's progress and how Argus supports transparency and pricing in this evolving space.
O mundo está acelerando a utilização de combustível sustentável de aviação e desenvolvendo projetos para atender a essa demanda crescente. Companhias aéreas trabalham para reduzir emissões enquanto autoridades, inclusive na América Latina, reavaliam seus marcos regulatórios e mandatos de biocombustíveis. Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, recebe Josh Vence, vice-presidente de Operações e Desenvolvimento de Negócios com foco em SAF e biocombustíveis, e Lucas Boacnin, gerente de Desenvolvimento de Negócios com foco em transição energética, para discutir o mercado global de SAF, os avanços regionais e as referências dos preços Argus para o produto.
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