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21 January 2026

Iraq's Basra crude prices rise in line with global oil gains

20 January 2026

Prices for Iraq’s Basra crude grades rose, tracking gains in global oil markets as stronger-than-expected economic data from China lifted optimism about demand.

Taiwan refiners announce weekly increase for petrol and diesel

20 January 2026

Taiwan’s primary fuel suppliers announced on January 19 that petrol and diesel costs will increase this week, reversing last week's modest reduction of TWD0.2 per litre.

Taiwan refiners announce weekly increase for petrol and diesel

20 January 2026

Taiwan’s primary fuel suppliers announced on January 19 that petrol and diesel costs will increase this week, reversing last week's modest reduction of TWD0.2 per litre.

Mongolia eyes Chinese fuel imports to overcome Russian dependency

19 January 2026

Mongolia and China have agreed to step up cooperation on increasing imports of petroleum products, as Ulaanbaatar seeks to diversify supplies that are currently overwhelmingly sourced from Russia.

Vietnam brings first LNG power plant online as gas takes a larger role in energy mix

19 January 2026

Vietnam has commissioned its first commercial power plant fuelled by imported LNG, a step that signals a structural shift in the country’s electricity system.

Singapore port expands push for cleaner marine fuels with new LNG supplier licences

19 January 2026

Singapore is stepping up efforts to cement its position as a global hub for lower-emissions marine fuels by opening applications for new licences to supply LNG gas at the Port of Singapore.

Woodside deepens ties with Japan through winter LNG supply pact

19 January 2026

Woodside Energy has strengthened its commercial relationship with Japan’s largest power generator by securing a five-year agreement to supply LNG during the country’s peak winter demand period.

Qatar set for progress on Al-Shaheen following delivery from China

18 January 2026

A Chinese fabrication yard has successfully completed the load-out of critical offshore infrastructure for Qatar’s Al-Shaheen oilfield.

India’s Russian oil imports slide to two-year low as OPEC share rises

16 January 2026

India’s imports of Russian crude fell to their lowest level in nearly two years in December, as tighter Western sanctions disrupted flows and prompted refiners to source more oil from alternative suppliers, pushing OPEC’s share of imports