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February 25, 2026
A source familiar with these data said on Wednesday that Kazakhstan's oil production and gas condensate increased sharply in the first two weeks of February. It reached a record 1.8 million barrels per day compared to 1.27 million in January.
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February 25, 2026
European traders reported that the Taiwanese MFIG buying group?bought 65,000 metric tonnes?of animal feed?corn expected to be sourced -from the United 'States? in a?international?tender _on Wednesday. They said that the yellow corn was bought…
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February 24, 2026
Four sources and shipping data indicate that buyers and trading houses of Venezuelan oil chartered the very large crude carriers to export the South American nation?since the Caracas-Washington deal was signed. This move will boost deliveries to India.
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February 24, 2026
Traders in Europe reported that Algeria's OAIC, the state grains agency, bought milling wheat amidst an international tender which closed on Tuesday. They reported that purchases were between $259 and $250 per metric ton with cost and freight included.
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February 24, 2026
The demand for its customs brokerage services helped Expeditors international of Washington to report a profit and revenue in the fourth quarter that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Customs-related activities have increased as a result of President Donald Trump's new trade policies.
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February 24, 2026
?European Traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought a?milling?wheat in an international tender? which closed?? on Tuesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs, was $257, $259, and $260.
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February 24, 2026
Sources and data indicate that trading houses and buyers of Venezuelan oil chartered the very large crude carriers to export from the South American nation since the Caracas-Washington deal was signed. This is expected to increase shipments to India and speed up the process starting in March.
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February 24, 2026
The Pentagon announced?on Tuesday that U.S. forces had intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean, after tracing it from Caribbean waters. This was the third interdiction of this kind in the region. Washington has stepped up its blockade of vessels going to or from Venezuela…
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February 24, 2026
A major military conflict between the U.S., Iran and other Middle Eastern countries could cause a disruption of oil supplies in the region. It could be that the vast oil reserves held by both the U.S.A. and China are crucial in controlling it.
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February 24, 2026
Industry sources claim that the cost of shipping crude oil has risen?to its highest level in six years. This is due to a surge of crude exports out of the Middle East, as traders rush to book charters before a possible conflict between the U.S.
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February 24, 2026
The Pentagon announced a?on?Tuesday that U.S. forces had captured an oil?tanker sanctioned in the Indian Ocean, after tracking it from Caribbean waters. It was the third such?interdiction. The U.S. Department of Defense announced in a post to X that its forces had boarded Bertha over night.
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February 24, 2026
Sources familiar with the matter say that Pengerang Refining Company in Malaysia (Prefchem), has reduced 'output' at its refinery after it closed one of two units for repairs - until April. They added that this has resulted in a decrease in exports of refined goods for the month.
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February 24, 2026
A major military conflict between the U.S., Iran and other countries could cause a disruption of Middle East oil supply. It could be that the vast oil reserves held by the U.S. or China are crucial in controlling it. As the American military builds up in the region…
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February 24, 2026
Panama published a Supreme Court decision on Monday in its official gazette canceling a number of port contracts held by a subsidiary CK 'Hutchison. This cleared the way for a Maersk APM Terminals temporary takeover. This publication is the…
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February 24, 2026
Antonio Costa, the President of the European Council on Monday, urged Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban 'to honour a 'deal for a 90-billion euro loan ($106.11billion) to Ukraine. Budapest had said that it would 'block the plan unless Russian…
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February 22, 2026
European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued a?international?tender to purchase soft milling wheat sourced from optional origines. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.
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February 20, 2026
According to data provided by the oilseed lobby Abiove, trucks loaded with soybeans had to wait in a 28-kilometer-long line to deliver their product to terminals at Miritituba port on the Amazonian coast of Para state. Terminals are operated by Cargill…
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February 20, 2026
European traders reported on Friday that the state grain board of Turkey, TMO, has issued a tender to purchase and import 350,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn. They said that the deadline for submitting?price bids in the tender was February 26.
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February 20, 2026
Unplanned refinery shutdowns and bad weather at key ports slowed fuel loadings. This is according to data from LSEG and market sources. According to industry sources and calculations, the total exports of oil-based products from Russian ports in January was 9.12 million metric tonnes.
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February 20, 2026
Denmark's maritime authority said?on Thursday that they had detained and examined a container ship with an Iranian flag anchored in Danish waters because it was not properly registred. According to LSEG, the ship was originally sailing under a Comoros 'flag.
