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Bitumen buyers don't usually spend much time thinking about crude oil pipelines. But when a disruption occurs far upstream at the crude supply level, it can eventually work its way...

Bitumen buyers watching the Mediterranean market this month may have noticed something that looks contradictory at first glance: outright cargo prices have been climbing, while Mediterranean bitumen premiums have been...

Singapore and South Korea bitumen prices have risen noticeably in recent weeks, giving Southeast Asian buyers a clear reminder of how quickly regional pricing can change. Singapore and South Korea...

For years, many Southeast Asian bitumen buyers followed a predictable sourcing pattern. They relied on a small number of familiar origins, consistent specifications and established supply relationships. That pattern is...

For most of the year, international bitumen buyers have focused on familiar market variables. These include crude prices, seasonal demand, refinery maintenance and local availability. This autumn, Middle East shipping...

When comparing bitumen offers from different suppliers or origins, it is easy to focus primarily on the quoted product price. But for an international buyer, the number that actually matters...

International bitumen markets do not operate in isolation. Cargoes, shipping routes, and refinery output are shared across regions, which means a shift in demand in one significant importing market can...

When international buyers see reports of bitumen prices moving higher, the natural assumption is often that supply has become tighter and that there is simply less product available relative to...

Bitumen is a product closely tied to the construction calendar. Unlike many industrial commodities where demand can remain relatively steady throughout the year, bitumen demand rises and falls with construction...