diesel

India hikes fuel prices for the first time in four years amid Iran war crude spike

The move follows a cut in fuel taxes in March that gave refiners some relief, but will not offset losses

Upper Zakum is a grade that can produce a higher amount of diesel and jet fuel when processed, and is typically loaded from a port at Zirku Island in UAE.

Asian buyers offer big premium for diesel-rich crude from UAE

May-loading shipments have attracted a premium to official selling prices, which are set significantly higher than April

With the Iran war stretching into a third month, vital supplies of crude, fuels, food and fertiliser remain stuck on the wrong side of the Strait of Hormuz.

China allows state refiners to export some fuels to Asian buyers

The shipments, which would likely head to Vietnam, Laos and other nations, have already been loaded

Asia typically sources most of its diesel from plants within the region, which in turn rely on flows of crude from the Middle East for a substantial share of their input.

Iran war splits Asia’s diesel market into haves and have-nots

Countries in South-east Asia have limited oil stocks, leaving them more vulnerable to supply disruptions

Petrol and diesel inventories at state-owned refineries are at the highest level since 2025 and 2024, respectively, according to Mysteel OilChem data.

China’s state refiners seek to resume fuel exports after halt

The government has yet to announce any change to permits following the request

The price drop will save a private-car owner about US$3.23 when filling a 50-litre tank of 92-octane petrol.

China cuts petrol, diesel price caps for first time since start of Iran war

The reduction comes as global oil prices retreat from their peaks during the conflict

Malaysia’s government is under pressure to contain rising living costs and manage a swelling subsidy bill due to higher oil prices.

Malaysia has fiscal room to support industries amid Iran war

The nation’s monthly subsidies for both petrol and diesel have climbed to RM6 billion, from RM700 million before the conflict

The Philippines’ measured response shows how governments are balancing relief for sectors hit by higher commodity prices due to the Iran war.

Philippine economic managers oppose tax halt on diesel, petrol

Oil prices have whipsawed on daily developments in the war

Malaysia has been cracking down on fuel smuggling amid mounting shortages and supply disruptions throughout the region caused by the war in the Middle East.

Malaysia detains two tankers suspected of illegally transferring diesel

The waters off the country are known to be a regular site for illegal ship-to-ship transfer