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アーガス独自の価格インデックスやベンチマークへのアクセス、エキスパートによる業界最新動向の解説、戦略立案に役立つ予想など、透明性・信頼性の高いLPGビジネスインテリジェンスを提供しています。
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EU says no gas or oil supply concerns from Iran war
EU says no gas or oil supply concerns from Iran war
London, 4 March (Argus) — There are no oil or gas supply concerns yet in the EU as a result of the spreading war in the Mideast Gulf, the European Commission said today. The de facto closure of the strait of Hormuz, the world's most important waterway for oil exports at the mouth of the Mideast Gulf, is likely to cause shortfalls of crude, LNG and other commodities. But the commission said its gas and oil co-ordination groups met today and concluded there are no "immediate security of supply risks". No emergency oil stocks have been released and gas storage levels are stable, it said. Price moves in energy markets since the start of the US-Israel military campaign against Iran on 28 February have been suggesting some concern about future supply shortfalls, with front-month Ice Brent crude up by more than $10/bl since the start of the week and the front-month contract at the Dutch TTF gas hub up by more than 50pc at one point this week. Notably, European jet fuel values tripled in early swaps trading earlier today, making historic gains, having already been at record highs at the market close yesterday, 3 March. Europe's gas prices are rising because the shutting-in of Qatari LNG tightens supply globally . The level of future shortfalls are entirely dependent on how long the strait remains out of bounds for shipping. The US has suggested some remedies , but it is unclear how and when these will be put into action. The commission said today it will reassess the situation "in case of a prolonged closure" of the strait of Hormuz, but it did not say how it defines 'prolonged'. By Ben Winkley Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Hormuz naval escort unlikely in the near-term: SSY
Hormuz naval escort unlikely in the near-term: SSY
London, 4 March (Argus) — A US plan for its navy to escort ships heading through the strait of Hormuz is unlikely to come to fruition any time soon because the fleet will be occupied with military operations, according to analysts at shipbroker SSY. Traffic through the strait, the world's most critical oil and LNG shipping lane at the mouth of the Mideast Gulf, has almost entirely stopped, with insurers unwilling to cover transit since Iran said it will "burn" any ship that tries to pass. A container ship was struck today in the strait, UKMTO said. US president Donald Trump stated on 3 March that "if necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible." Europe is also looking at naval operations in the region, with French president Emmanuel Macron announcing on Tuesday the creation of a coalition to secure traffic through Hormuz. But SSY said the US Navy "has privately told the industry it will lack escort capacity until the initial stage of the military operation is complete. An additional issue is that US law does not allow the country's navy to escort ships that are not US-flagged or -owned, or have no US crew, the firm said. In addition to the legal issues, SSY pointed to the difficulty of actually protecting shipping in the strait. "Physical geography favours the attacker," it said. "[Shipping] lanes are 2 [nautical miles] wide each direction; vessels transit at 10–12 knots and must turn at the narrowest point adjacent to Iranian islands. "A destroyer can intercept missiles but cannot simultaneously sweep mines, counter drone-boat swarms from multiple bearings, and manage GPS disruption," SSY said. The firm pointed to recent US operations in the Red Sea at the height of attacks by Yemen-based Houthi militants, where "escorts failed to restore commercial traffic despite ~400 drones/missiles downed". But, SSY said, pressure to restore normality is greater this time, which could lead to a significantly different military strategy. By John Ollett and Andrey Telegin Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
European propane hit fresh high on US-Iran war
European propane hit fresh high on US-Iran war
London, 4 March (Argus) — Northwest European propane price surged to a fresh multi-year high yesterday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt regional operations and deliveries, tightening global propane supplies. The Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp (ARA) large cargo propane price rose by $63.75/t to $715/t on 3 March, the highest level since January 2023, and following a $87/t increase on 2 March . Prices have risen by more than $150/t, nearly 30pc, from the close on Friday 27 February, before the US-Israel attack on Iran and the subsequent response from Tehran. European buyers appear increasingly concerned about the duration and severity of the conflict, with the market pricing in a geopolitical risk premium. Spot public market activity also returned in the European window after nearly a week of subdued trading. Two buyers appeared in the afternoon trading window on 3 March, likely in an attempt to secure cargoes before prices rise further but no offers emerged. Price increases are driven by severe disruptions to tanker traffic in the strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical energy shipping chokepoints. Some 27pc of global LPG exports pass through the strait, or 41.55mn t out of total seaborne exports of 149.44mn t, based on 2025 trade flows. A large number of tankers remain in the region waiting either to enter or exit the strait, amid heightened security concerns and operational uncertainty. But eight tankers were able to transit the strait raising some hopes about a gradual shipping return in the region. US president Donald Trump said Washington would offer political risk insurance and naval escort support for ships transiting the area, in an attempt to support energy flows. The possibility that traffic could be at least partially restored, even as conflict continues, contributed to steady international propane swaps on 4 March. The April cif ARA propane swap was trading around $588-590/t in early morning after settling at $589/t on 3 March. The equivalent AFEI contract was trading near $675-680/t, down slightly from $682/t on the 3 March close, while the Saudi Aramco-linked CP swap edged lower to around $603/t, from $613/t the previous day. Sharp gains recorded in recent days could just as quickly reverse if shipping flows through the strait begin to normalise. By Efcharis Sgourou Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Asian currencies, stock markets wobble on Iran crisis
Asian currencies, stock markets wobble on Iran crisis
Singapore, 4 March (Argus) — Currencies in oil-dependent economies in Asia-Pacific fell to new lows against the dollar today, adding to import costs, while stock markets in the region slumped as the US-Iran war worsened supply disruptions. Currencies in net oil importers including India, Indonesia and China all came under pressure. The Indian rupee fell by as much as 0.9pc to a record low against the dollar, currency data show. The Indonesian rupiah, which has steadily declined in value in recent years, fell even further. China's central bank set a stronger daily reference rate for the yuan, just days after loosening the rate in a sign that it had been prepared to let its currency weaken. The US dollar has strengthened since the start of the Iran war, increasing import costs for buyers of dollar-denominated commodities including crude. That adds to the pain of rising crude prices, which continued to increase today . The increases in oil prices, prospect of higher inflation and continued violence in the Middle East sparked sharp falls in Asian stock markets today. South Korea's Kospi index slumped by almost 13pc, in what appeared to be the biggest single-day decline since the global financial crisis. Thailand's Set 50 index was the next worst hit, dropping by more than 8pc. Stock markets in Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan fell by at least 3-4pc. Airline stocks were hard hit, as the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, and Tehran's retaliation against US allies in the region, continued to disrupt travel. The stock market slump in Asia has outstripped more modest declines in indexes in the US, which is a net crude exporter and so benefits in part from gains in oil prices — despite the political sensitivity of rising gasoline prices. The impact of the Iran war is now starting to be felt more widely in the region, including southeast Asia. Indonesia said it is considering shifting some of its crude oil imports from the Middle East to other countries including the US, despite the longer shipping times. At least one refinery in Singapore has cut run rates and others are considering scaling back operations. And Vietnam's PV Gas Trading today issued a force majeure on LPG deliveries to customers in the south of the country, because of disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict and an accident at major supplier state-controlled Saudi Aramco last week. The Iran crisis is also spreading in more unexpected ways. Impoverished, conflict-hit Myanmar yesterday announced restrictions on the use of private vehicles to conserve fuel, telling drivers they are only allowed to use their cars on alternate days. The country relies heavily on imports from neighbouring Thailand, which banned oil exports on 2 March to ensure domestic supplies. Fuel availability is a key concern for Myanmar's ruling military junta, which has faced previous large-scale protests caused partly by higher fuel prices and inflation. By Kevin Foster Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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