Janet McGurty
Senior oil writer 
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November 3, 2017 17:26 UTC 
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A key aim of the Renewable Fuel Standard was to reduce US dependence on foreign oil while increasing the use of renewable fuels when it was passed in 2005. Yet today it could be poised to have the opposite effect on imports, as some US refiners say they are being crushed by the high cost of compliance which, in turn, could lead to closure of some refineries — and increased dependence on foreign oil. |
Joseph Innace
Platts metals content director, Americas
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October 4, 2017 05:01 UTC
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Ten of the 11 average commodity prices tracked by S&P Global Platts since President Donald Trump took office remain weaker than their averages during President Obama’s two terms. Although fundamentals and a range of other factors influence commodity prices, the group of 11 is being monitored by Platts and compared for Trump’s term versus Obama’s. And since Trump took the oath of office on January 20, the monthly price performance of 11 commodities remains well below the average prices during Obama’s tenure — down by an average of 20.6%. |
Ahila Karan
Associate editor, European and African oil
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September 22, 2017 05:01 UTC
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The state of Nigeria’s oil refineries leaves a lot to be desired, for a nation so rich in crude oil reserves. But with two major projects from the private sector in the pipeline, the government is finally starting to address this thorny issue. Businessman Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has been first in line to beef up Nigeria’s refining capacity, with the construction of his 650,000 b/d refinery in Lekki under way. |
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Joseph Innace
Platts metals content director, Americas
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September 8, 2017 05:01 UTC
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Hard commodities saw some slight price gains in August over July, but the average prices for eight of the 11 S&P Global Platts benchmarks tracked since US President Donald Trump took office in January remain weaker than President Barack Obama’s last full day in office. The monthly prices for oil, jet fuel, natural gas, coal, iron ore, steel and aluminum are down an average of about 5% since Trump became president (January 20) through August 31, 2017. |
Sophie Byron
Managing editor, Americas agriculture 
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August 17, 2017 05:01 UTC
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The availability of cheap ethanol has become a contentious issue in the United States. While American drivers may see the benefits of supplies from the most efficient ethanol producer on earth, meaning that the fuel in their car may be cheaper, for producers and farmers, lower prices are not always better. |
Daniel Rodriguez
Foreign correspondent with Platts
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August 11, 2017 05:01 UTC
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Pemex has yet to announce the next phase of its refined products logistics open season, which could be impacting investment decisions on new midstream projects in Mexico, according to sources. Mexico’s petroleum liberalization does not call for the sale of Pemex logistics assets. But the use Pemex’s existing pipeline and storage infrastructure is being auctioned off in phases under three-year use contracts. |
Joshua Brown
Editor, US gasoline
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August 10, 2017 05:01 UTC
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Perhaps the most confusing thing about US gasoline is all the changes various markets undergo. Requirements for the country’s most-used fuel change depending on the time of year and location, with markets in the same state often setting different standards. |
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Joseph Innace
Platts metals content director, Americas
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August 3, 2017 05:01 UTC
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President Donald Trump is quick to take credit for strong growth in the stock market, tweeting on Monday, July 31: “Highest Stock Market EVER, best economic numbers in years, unemployment lowest in 17 years, wages raising, border secure, S.C. [Supreme Court]: No WH chaos!” But another important asset class, hard commodities, has been mostly lackluster since he took office. |
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Joseph Innace
Platts metals content director, Americas
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July 11, 2017 05:01 UTC
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The S&P Global Platts commodities price watch during President Donald Trump’s term recently wrapped up its first five months, and the price averages since he became president (on January 20, through June 30, 2017) for oil, natural gas, and coal continue to struggle. Two metals have gained – aluminum and gold, while steel pricing is slightly weaker and iron ore prices down more sharply. |
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Janet McGurty
Senior oil writer
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US Atlantic Coast refiners face new threat in Buckeye proposal to reverse pipeline: Fuel for Thought
June 19, 2017 06:00 UTC
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Storm clouds are gathering once again over US Atlantic Coast refineries, but unlike a few years ago when it was high oil prices causing a problem, this time the threat is coming from the Midwest. Hemmed in by geography, Midwestern refiners are looking east as a logical place to sell their gasoline and diesel. |
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