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Abu Dhabi's Adnoc cuts Oct sulphur price by $70/t
Abu Dhabi's Adnoc cuts Oct sulphur price by $70/t
London, 2 October (Argus) — Abu Dhabi's state-owned Adnoc has lowered its October sulphur official selling price (OSP) for the Indian subcontinent to $890/t fob Ruwais, down from its $960/t fob September OSP. Adnoc's October OSP implies a delivered price of $1,035-1,040/t cfr India, with the freight cost for a 40,000-45,000t shipment to the east coast of India last assessed at $145-150/t on 1 October. By Maria Mosquera Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Turkish Tupras awards October domestic sulphur tender
Turkish Tupras awards October domestic sulphur tender
London, 1 October (Argus) — Prices in Turkish refiner Tupras' October domestic sulphur tender were stable overall, with the midpoint down by just $1/t month on month. Sharply higher Izmit awards offset weaker Kirikkale prices, and all awards cleared well above floor levels, indicating robust demand. Tupras awarded its October e-tender in full across 29-30 September at $818-918/t fca for various lot sizes. Its previous tender, awarded on 28 August, was at $856-882/t fca. October awards were as follows: From Izmit — 100-2,250/t lots at $912-918/t fca, against September prices of $856-867/t fca. A floor price of $675/t fca was set for Izmit lots. From Izmir — 100-750t lots at $863-872/t fca, against September prices of $866-875/t fca. A floor price of $710/t fca was set for Izmir lots. From Kirikkale — 100-800t lots at $818-836/t fca, against September prices of $872-884/t fca. A floor price of $710/t fca was set for Kirikkale lots. By Fenella Rhodes Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Pakistani DAP stocks low, as imports awaited
Pakistani DAP stocks low, as imports awaited
London, 1 October (Argus) — Pakistani DAP inventories edged up in August to 253,000t, with combined imports and domestic production slightly outpacing an uptick in demand. While stocks look fragile at the start of the October-March rabi season, a robust import line-up is likely to be enough to ensure offtakers are covered. Pakistan imported 49,000t of DAP in August, just short of the five-year average for the month, according to NFDC data. Domestic output was at its highest since May 2024, at 79,000t. Demand rose to 126,000t in August as farmers moved to cover potato season. Despite returning closer to long-term norms, this was still 14,000t short of the five-year average for August, as high prices continued to deter buyers. DAP stocks began September at just over 250,000t, down from 316,000t last year. Importers expect 2026 offtake to be down by 20-30pc because of high global and domestic prices. And early hopes for a DAP subsidy to support wheat this quarter have fallen flat. Even with a 20-30pc drop against the 2021-25 average for the quarter, DAP appetite in October-December could still be 415,000-474,000t. Based on end-August inventories, 73,000t of NFDC-estimated September production and 125,000t of demand — as well as the 50,000t of DAP imports lined up in September according to Argus data — stocks at the start of October could edge down by 2,000t on the month to 251,000t. While insufficient on its own to cover expected fourth-quarter demand, importers have lined up 177,000t of DAP for October, according to Argus data. With steady domestic production, this would be sufficient for Pakistan to end the year with robust carryover stocks, according to importers and traders. By Adrien Seewald Pakistan current season DAP inventories and offtake '000t Pakistan long-term DAP inventories and offtake '000t Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Hormuz Tuesday traffic steady at 17: Windward
Hormuz Tuesday traffic steady at 17: Windward
Houston, 30 September (Argus) — Vessel traffic through the strait of Hormuz on Tuesday was unchanged from the previous day, with 17 vessels transiting the strait despite heightened tensions, according to maritime security firm Windward. Of the 17 vessels six were inbound and eleven outbound. The inbound traffic was evenly split between Iran's preferred northern corridor and the southern, US-assisted route. Of the outbound vessels, five used the northern corridor, five used the southern route, and one transited the high-risk central route. Inbound vessel classes consisted of two tankers, two cargo ships, and two bulk carriers. The outbound vessel classes were six tankers and five cargo ships. Attacks on vessels transiting the strait continue, with three incidents reported on 30 September on tankers, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). A day earlier UKMTO reported that a Kuwaiti VLCC was struck by an unidentified projectile. The four attacks this week account for nearly 10pc of the 42 cumulative strikes recorded since early July. Vessel transits remain consistent at 13pc of the pre-war average of 135 daily transits. By Anjali Shenoy Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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