Markets

United States Set to Overtake Qatar in LNG Exports in 2026: A Lifeline for UK Energy Security

With Plaquemines and Corpus Christi expansions coming online, US LNG exports will surpass Qatar's in 2026, reinforcing the UK's pivot away from Russian and Middle Eastern dependence.

EV Adoption Slows: UK Refiners Revise 2026 Petrol Outlook Upward Amid Mandate Pressure

Slower-than-expected EV uptake has prompted UK refiners and the IEA to raise 2026 petrol demand forecasts, complicating the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate and refinery investment decisions.

Sanctions on Russian Crude Tighten: Urals Discount Narrows as Asian Buyers Consolidate

Western sanctions on Russian oil have been tightened further, yet the Urals discount has narrowed as Indian and Chinese refiners consolidate their grip on the trade.