OPIS Blog

Jessica Nesterak


August 4, 2021
Distillates, Gas & Diesel, Spot Market

How OPIS Covers Chicago Spot Fuel Prices

The Chicago spot fuel market is complex, with gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and kerosene sourced via several pipelines. 

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May 11, 2020
Ethanol, Renewables

Ethanol’s Unique COVID-19 Price Story

Drastically fewer miles are being driven due to stay-at-home measures to combat COVID-19, resulting in a decline in gasoline prices...

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March 31, 2020
Gas & Diesel

Gasoline Price Volatility and the 2020 RVP Season

Despite major fuel market disruptions caused by the coronavirus, summer gasoline season still approaches. 

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January 6, 2020
IMO 2020, Shipping

IMO 2020 Fuel Regulations: The Impact on Refiners

A lot of energy industry press coverage in 2019 was devoted to something called “IMO 2020.”

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December 16, 2019
Gas & Diesel, Mexico, Retail Market

A Decade of Change for Mexico’s Gasoline and Diesel Markets

Mexico has been the setting for one of the biggest energy stories of the past decade.

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November 18, 2019
NGL & LPG, Spot Market

NGL Price Analysis & Export Outlook

Natural Gas Liquids prices dropped significantly in 2019, opening up opportunities – and challenges – for exports of products such...

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November 4, 2019
IMO 2020, Shipping

IMO 2020 Resources Kit

A potential oil price game-changer will arrive as a belated holiday “gift” to the market this year — IMO 2020.

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October 28, 2019
Gas & Diesel, Rack Market, Spot Market

How to Find (and Use!) Your Ideal Gasoline and Diesel Price Report

In the fuel business, price transparency is everything. But how do you know what level of price discovery is right...

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September 17, 2019
Futures Market, Gas & Diesel, Spot Market

How Hurricanes Cause Oil, Gasoline and Diesel Price Changes

Oil price volatility is just a sliver of the massive repercussions that can stem from hurricanes.

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June 24, 2019
Gas & Diesel, Jet fuel, Spot Market

Gasoline, Diesel & Jet Fuel 2019 Midyear Price Update

Gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices have been volatile in 2019. From political rhetoric to fundamentals, this year is shaping...

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