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Los precios del petróleo crudo de Argus se han consolidado en los mercados mundiales desde 1979. Informamos sobre cada mercado de la manera en que opera, utilizando metodologías transparentes adecuadas al mercado. Nuestras evaluaciones del precio se han adoptado en una amplia gama de contratos comerciales, precios de venta oficiales, precios de transferencia interna, fórmulas fiscales y modelos económicos utilizados por los gobiernos y todos los aspectos de las industrias petroleras upstream, midstream y downstream.
Ahora que el crudo de EE. UU. tiene demanda a nivel mundial, la intersección entre los mercados de oleoductos y marítimos en la costa del Golfo de EE. UU. es fundamental para la fijación de precios del crudo global. Durante más de dos décadas, las evaluaciones de Argus WTI en Midland y Houston han sido los benchmark físicos estándar para el crudo estadounidense, así como los índices de liquidación para un mercado de derivados sólido.
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Iran revives shipping attacks in Hormuz
Iran revives shipping attacks in Hormuz
New York, 7 July (Argus) — Iran attacked three vessels traveling along the southern portions of the strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, significantly raising the threat level to commercial shipping in the region, according to shipping security sources. The UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) raised the threat level in the strait from "substantial" to "severe" as of 17:05 GMT on Tuesday, the second-highest level on Joint Maritime Information Committee's threat scale, following the three attacks by Iran on commercial shipping in the region. The three attacks appear to have happened as the ships were crossing close to the coast of Oman, in a section of the strait where the US has encouraged transits to avoid Iranian claims of control. A very large crude carried (VLCC) was hit 16 nautical miles (nm) east of Khor Fakkan, UAE, while exiting the strait of Hormuz, according to UKMTO, while another tanker was struck 6nm off Musandam Peninsula, Oman, reporting minor structural damage. Neither of the vessels reported casualties and are proceeding to their next port of call. The third vessel attacked was an LNG tanker identified by Qatar as Al Rekayyat , which EOS Marine's head of advisory Martin Kelly claims in a social media post is now abandoned . The safety of the southern route through the strait, which had been seen as a relatively safe safe transit lane for the past two weeks by assistance from the US military, is now in serious question, according to maritime security firm Windward. Iran is "turning the screw on control of the strait of Hormuz" after the three ships were struck route "despite US air support", Kelly said. Following the attacks on Tuesday, the US revoked an authorization allowing purchases of Iranian crude and refined products , as the US-Iran interim deal signed last month shows signs of fracturing. By Charlotte Bawol Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
US revokes authorization to buy Iranian oil
US revokes authorization to buy Iranian oil
Washington, 7 July (Argus) — US sanctions enforcers on Tuesday revoked an authorization allowing purchases of Iranian crude and refined products, as the US-Iran interim deal signed last month begins to fracture. The US will not allow purchases of Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals effective immediately, according to a license issued Tuesday by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Buyers that contracted for Iranian oil since OFAC allowed such sales on 22 June will have until 17 July to wind down Iran-related transactions. All funds due to be paid to Tehran will have to be deposited in escrow accounts, according to the terms of the updated OFAC license. The license replaces the authorization issued last month, which was due to expire on 21 August. The US and Iran signed an interim deal on 18 June promising to refrain from force and to fully reopen the strait of Hormuz, but the countries' militaries have subsequently clashed intermittently over Tehran's continued assertion of control over the critical Mideast Gulf waterway. Iran's forces on Monday resumed indiscriminate attacks against vessels attempting passage through Hormuz via a route skirting Oman's coast. By Haik Gugarats Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Australia's OCE cuts FY2026-27 crude output projection
Australia's OCE cuts FY2026-27 crude output projection
Sydney, 6 July (Argus) — Australia is likely to produce less oil in the fiscal year ending 30 June 2027 than previously forecast, according to the federal government's commodity forecaster, the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE). The OCE cut its forecast for Australia's crude oil and condensate production to 222,000 b/d in 2026–27 from 237,000 b/d in its previous outlook , according to the June Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) report released on 3 July. Australia is expected to produce just 209,000 b/d in 2027-28, down by 11pc from 235,000 b/d forecast for 2025-26. Crude imports for refining purposes are also forecast to increase into next decade ( see table ). The revision reflects ongoing oilfield depletion, particularly in Western Australia's offshore Carnarvon Basin, where the OCE said several fields are nearing end of life. Australia's LPG output is forecast to rise slightly from the previous fiscal year through 2027-28 before beginning to decline. Higher prices are expected to support earnings, with rising oil values projected to increase 2025-26 export earnings by A$2.3bn ($1.6bn) to A$10.4bn, and 2026-27 earnings by A$2.5bn to A$9.9bn. Globally, the OCE noted that declining oil demand in OECD countries is due to lower road transport fuel consumption and increased adoption of EVs , while efficiency gains for internal combustion engines also cuts fuel demand. This trend is being partially offset by rising jet fuel consumption. By Tom Major Australia's crude, condensate and LPG forecasts (b/d) 2024-25 2025-26 (f) 2026-27 (f) 2027-28 (f) 2028-29 (f) 2029-30 (f) 2030-31 (f) Total crude/condensate production 263,000 235,000 222,000 209,000 188,000 177,000 170,000 Crude/condensate exports 251,000 244,000 213,000 201,000 180,000 173,000 166,000 Crude/condensate imports 169,000 189,000 207,000 207,000 207,000 207,000 207,000 LPG production 90,000 91,000 97,000 98,000 97,000 95,000 93,000 f - forecast Source: OCE REQ Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Opec+ 7 agree another output target hike in August
Opec+ 7 agree another output target hike in August
London, 5 July (Argus) — Seven core Opec+ members have decided to raise their crude production targets further in August as they prepare the ground to significantly boost output following the interim deal to end the US-Iran war. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman agreed on Sunday to implement another 188,000 b/d increase to their collective crude production ceiling in August. This leaves just 188,000 b/d of voluntary cuts in place, which could be fully unwound in September. The decision marks the fifth increase since the start of the US-Iran war on 28 February, which prompted Tehran to severely disrupt shipping through the strait of Hormuz and forced Mideast Gulf producers, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait, to implement unprecedented output reductions. Argus estimates that crude production from these three countries in May was close to 8.5mn b/d below their cumulative target at roughly 8.7mn b/d. Overall Opec+ output in May was down 9.6mn b/d from the level before the war began. But the relaxation of targets over the past few months could see the group exceed their pre-war output once flows through the strait of Hormuz normalise. The US-Iran interim deal on 17 June has already led to a pick-up in transits through the strait and allowed Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait to restore some of their output. Further gains will depend on whether shipping through the waterway continues to recover and how the US-Iran peace talks evolve over the next few weeks. The seven Opec+ members are next scheduled to meet next on 2 August. By Aydin Calik Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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