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US Gulf Coast gasoline stockpiles rose last week to highest since January 2020, EIA says
NEW YORK, Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Gulf Coast gasoline stockpiles rose to their highest since January 2020 in the week ended January 2, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its weekly Petroleum Status Report on Wednesday.EIA said Gulf Coast gasoline stockpiles rose by 2.295 million...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Russia demands humane treatment, speedy return of nationals aboard seized tanker, TASS reports
MOSCOW, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Russia is demanding that the United States ensure humane and decent treatment of its citizens aboard a seized oil tanker in the Atlantic, and their swift return home, state news agency TASS quoted the Foreign Ministry as saying on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
UK supported US mission to seize Russian-flagged oil tanker, MoD says
LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Britain provided support to the United States in its operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.The U.S. seized the tanker - which was being shadowed by a Russian submarine - on Wednesday, after pursuing ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
Vessel had been renamed and registered under Russian flagSeizure took place in the Atlantic, near IcelandPursuit of vessel was part of US pressure campaign on VenezuelaSeizure took place days after capture of President Nicolas MaduroCoast Guard also seized another Venezuela-linked tankerBy Idrees Al...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Brazil's 2026 soy sales to China to fall 10 mln tons amid U.S. competition, trade group says
SAO PAULO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Brazilian soybean traders are expected to ship 77 million metric tons of the oilseed to China in 2026, 10 million tons less than in 2025, according to Sergio Mendes, head of grain exporter group Anec.In an interview on Wednesday, Mendes said U.S. soybean sales to China w...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Russian-Flagged vessel now in possession of US Coast Guard, official says
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - A Russian-flagged, Venezuela-linked tanker is now in the possession of the U.S. Coast Guard, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday. The official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the operation included U.S. Special Forces, but they had now left t...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
REFILE-Russia says US seizure of oil tanker violates maritime law
MOSCOW, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday that the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law."In accordance with the 1982 U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, freedom of navigation applies in the high seas, and no state has the right ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US energy secretary says US refilling SPR, seeks faster pace
Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the government wants to refill the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve and is already adding oil, though not as quickly as he would like.Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference in Miami, W...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
UK RAF planes involved in US mission to seize Russian oil tanker, i newspaper reports
LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - British Royal Air Force aircraft were involved in a U.S. operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, the i newspaper reported on Wednesday. British airbases were used as launchpads for U.S. military aircraft involved in the operation, according to...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US military says it apprehended vessel Sophia in international waters
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The United States has apprehended sanctioned vessel M/T Sophia in international waters and is escorting it to the United States, the U.S. Southern Command said on Wednesday. "In a pre-dawn action this morning, the Department of War, in coordination with the Departme...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
RPT-US energy secretary says SPR refill under way
Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the government wants to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and is already adding oil, though not as quickly as he would like.The comments were made at the Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference in Miami.Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US energy secretary says SPR refill under way
Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the government wants to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and is already adding oil, though not as quickly as he would like.The comments were made at the Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference in Miami.Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Lundin Gold expects steady Ecuador mine annual output through 2028
QUITO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Lundin Gold LUG.TO expects to produce between 475,000 ounces and 525,000 ounces of gold per year from 2026 to 2028 at its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador, CEO Jamie Beck told reporters on Wednesday.The projected annual output matches the estimate the company had provided las...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US natgas futures jump 4% as cooler weather forecast boosts heating demand
US natural gas output declines, affecting futures pricesSlight cooldown to boost heating demand this week despite mostly mild weatherUS LNG exports on track to hit monthly record high in JanuaryBy Scott DiSavinoNEW YORK, Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 4% on Wednesday on a de...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Canada prime minister to visit China next week, spokesperson says
OTTAWA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China January 13-17, his office said on Wednesday, in what will be the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.Carney is trying to diversify Canada's exports away from its main market, the United States, as Can...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
