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Report suggests low-speed electric vehicles could affect Chinese demand for gasoline and disrupt oil prices worldwide

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Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “ —Gabriel Collins.

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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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The IEA June 2022 Oil Market Report (OMR) forecasts world oil demand to reach 101.6 While higher prices and a weaker economic outlook are moderating consumption increases, a resurgent China will drive gains next year, with growth accelerating from 1.8 mb/d in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. mb/d in 2022 to 2.2

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IHS Markit: US poised to be world’s largest LNG exporter in 2022 as China becomes top LNG importer

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The world’s two largest economies—the United States and China—are poised to be the world’s top export and import markets for liquefied natural gas (LNG), respectively, in 2022, according to a new report by IHS Markit. Spot LNG prices have soared past previous records. MMt in 2021, surpassing the previous record of 5.8

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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Control over the transportation assets in this region together with vast gas reserves make Russia the key element of this new market.”. The land-based oil distribution network is smaller, but also important. from a market for Russian crude and natural gas (via LNG) to a global competitor. The emergence of the U.S.,

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Saudis Expand Price War Downstream

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With Saudi Arabia's refined fuel contributing to the global supply glut, what will be its impact on the refining markets especially those in Asia? How will Saudi Arabia Capture Market Share Downstream? The gross refining margin is nothing but the difference between the value of the refined products and price of the crude oil.

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Buffett's Chinese electric car company

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BYD’s conventional gas-powered cars are selling well these days in China, and his electric plug-in electric model looks like it will come to market with a longer range and a lower sticker price than the new Toyota Prius much-hyped Chevy Volt. car companies and battery makers as much as the Chinese government is going to help BYD.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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COVID-19 pandemic has hit the automotive market hard. Moreover, with the massive drop in oil prices , gas-powered vehicles are more economical to operate, which makes it harder to argue that EVs will help drivers save money on fuel. As the automotive market takes a dive, EVs show strength.

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