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10 storiesTrump says Russia agreed to supply diesel as US Treasury temporarily eases sanctions
US President Trump said on social media on 9 October that, after talks with Russian President Putin, Russia agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and international markets. The US Treasury said it would t…
New York oil stays above $91 as supply concerns drive buying
Japanese outlets reported that New York crude futures continued rising and closed in the $91 range amid concern about supply disruptions. In the October 8 session, November WTI futures settled at $91.49 a barrel, up $3.21.
Japan regular gasoline average holds at 170.2 yen; Nikkei says subsidy to be cut
Japan's national average retail price for regular gasoline was 170.20 yen per liter as of Oct 5, unchanged from the previous week's survey, according to data released on Oct 7 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency fo…
OPEC+ voluntary group keeps November crude output quota unchanged
Seven OPEC+ voluntary countries decided at a meeting on October 4 to keep their November crude production quota unchanged at a combined 31 million barrels per day, Nikkei reported, the second consecutive month without a change. Actual outpu…
Japan sets up public-private body to develop nuclear workforce
A new organization has been established in Japan to train and secure personnel for the nuclear sector, according to Tokyo Shimbun, Nishi-Nippon Shimbun and NHK News. Tokyo Shimbun reported the founding meeting of the “Japan Nuclear Human Re…
WTI crude settles at $89.44 a barrel as supply signals diverge
US benchmark crude ended a three-session losing run on the New York Mercantile Exchange, with West Texas Intermediate for November delivery settling at $89.44 a barrel, up $0.01, according to Sankei Shimbun, citing Kyodo News. The report sa…
Constellation Energy to raise output at 11 US reactors in Google power deal
US utility Constellation Energy said it signed a contract to raise output at 11 nuclear reactors in three states, including Pennsylvania, to supply a grid used by Google, responding to rising power demand from AI. Sankei Shimbun reported th…
Fukushima's Futaba to lift part of evacuation order in December
Futaba town in Fukushima Prefecture plans to lift evacuation orders in December for part of the “specified return residence zone”, Nippon TV News reported, the first time a lifting period has been indicated for such a zone. Two of the town'…
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil reserves over four months
G7 leaders agreed at an online summit on the evening of Oct 2, Japan time, to release 100 million barrels of oil reserves, including diesel, over four months through the International Energy Agency. A joint statement published by chair Fran…
Saudi Aramco CEO says global oil inventories are “frighteningly low”
Saudi Aramco chief executive Nasser said on 5 October that global oil inventories, drawn down as the Middle East crisis drags on, are “frighteningly low”, and that replacing the shortfall could take up to two years. He urged governments to …