Market Talks: Conflict in the Middle East and the outlook for the Brazilian fertilizer market in the 2025-26 crop cycle

As exportações de açúcar pelas usinas brasileiras na safra 2025-26 devem se acelerar no segundo semestre,  em um contexto de excedente de oferta global. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus no Brasil, e Maria Carolina Albuquerque, especialista do relatório Argus Brasil Combustíveis, para saber mais sobre as tendências para o complexo sucroalcooleiro.

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: Black Lion jumps into Citgo auction with $8bn bid US refinery capacity down in 2024 Phillips 66 to produce CARB for Calif. in Washington Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market Your Go-To Source for Reliable Road Fuel Prices As a trusted source in the industry, Argus delivers accurate, timely pricing for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs, ethanol, and more. Our data equips buyers, sellers, and refiners with the precision necessary to operate confidently in the dynamic market. Discover our services and see how we can help your business thrive in the ever-changing market landscape: Explore our services  

Middle East conflict has far-reaching implication on oil & LNG markets. In this podcast Xiaoyi Deng, Deputy Editor Nat Gas/LNG and Bob Wigin Senior Reporter Oil Products, unpack implications of this conflict on access to power generation fuels for Egypt and beyond Related products: LNG Daily: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/solutions/products/argus-lng-daily European Natural Gas: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/solutions/products/argus-european-natural-gas European Products: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/solutions/products/argus-european-products   

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: Texas City refinery Amber Energy weighs jumping back into Citgo auction Iowa approves grants to expand E15 at the pump Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market. Your Go-To Source for Reliable Road Fuel Prices As a trusted source in the industry, Argus delivers accurate, timely pricing for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs, ethanol, and more. Our data equips buyers, sellers, and refiners with the precision necessary to operate confidently in the dynamic market. Discover our services and see how we can help your business thrive in the ever-changing market landscape: Explore our services  

O conflito entre Israel e Irã já provoca impactos no mercado global de fertilizantes, com ataques a estruturas de produção de gás abalando a cadeia de suprimentos. No Brasil, as compras de nutrientes para a safra 2025-2026 de soja e de milho estão avançando, mas a disponibilidade de produto e o impacto das políticas chinesas nos fosfatados também afetam a dinâmica do mercado. Ouça a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da Argus Media no Brasil, e Gisele Augusto, especialista do relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, para saber mais sobre geopolítica e produção agrícola.    

The conflict between Israel and Iran is already having an impact on the global fertilizer market, with attacks on gas production facilities disrupting the supply chain. In Brazil, nutrient purchases for the 2025-2026 soybean and corn crops are moving forward, but product availability and the impact of Chinese policies on phosphates are also affecting market dynamics. Listen to the conversation between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief of the Argus office in Brazil, and Gisele Augusto one of the experts behind the the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers report, to learn more about geopolitics and agricultural production.  

Central Asia's vast yet mostly untapped mineral wealth is garnering global attention at a moment of rising competition for critical minerals. The European Union and the United States are increasingly focusing on the raw materials of a region that has often been overlooked. Ellie Saklatvala, Senior Editor of Argus Non-Ferrous Markets, recently discussed the current state of mineral production in Central Asia with Cristina Belda, Argus' Associate Editor, and reporter Maeve Flaherty. They examined what the region needs to realise its full potential in the coming years and explored how these developments could alter the landscape of critical minerals. Covered this episode: • The mineral resources of Central Asian countries • Tajikistan's role as a supplier of antimony • Kazakhstan and the shifting trade flows of chrome metal • Challenges related to infrastructure, logistics, and geological data • The geopolitical dynamics of the region Speakers: • Ellie Saklatvala, Editorial Lead for non-ferrous metals at Argus • Cristina Belda, Associate Editor for metals at Argus • Maeve Flaherty, Reporter for metals at Argus

US-China trade tensions sent shockwaves through the LPG freight markets this spring, triggering route diversions, new trade flows and a surge in freight rates. Uncertainty continues to cloud the market even after a temporary tariff reprieve. Listen to Yohanna Pinheiro, LPG Freight Reporter at Argus, and Freight Editor John Ollett as they unpack how shifting trade dynamics, cautious Chinese buyers, and longer voyages via the Cape of Good Hope are reshaping the global LPG freight.

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast from Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence. This week in review’s episode features: • Casey's quarterly fuel margins rise • Chevron to boost air monitoring at Calif refinery • Valero reaches settlement on alleged safety violations Tune in every Monday for your weekly recap of the stories shaping the road fuels market.

O mercado de óleos básicos e lubrificantes da América Latina se adapta à indecisão da política comercial dos Estados Unidos enquanto as importações avançam na região. Julio Viana, especialista em óleos básicos da Argus para a América Latina e integrante da equipe responsável pelo relatório Argus Base Oils, compartilha os destaques da Argus Base Oils Latin America Conference em Miami, incluindo óleos básicos renováveis, biolubrificantes e veículos elétricos. Acompanhe a conversa de Julio com Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil.   #óleosbásicos #lubrificantes #ArgusMedia