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The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The September 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The September 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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Could the November 3 U.S. Elections Change the Course of a War with Iran? Three Decisive Scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz and the Global Bitumen Market

According to WPB, the November 3 U.S. midterm elections are becoming an increasingly important political boundary for Washington’s Iran strategy, security in the Strait of Hormuz and the petroleum markets that depend on the Gulf. The ele...

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India Steps In as Bitumen Hits ₹84,120/MT, Extends Highway Cost Relief Through December

According to WPB, India has extended its special cost-escalation relief for eligible national highway contractors through December 31, 2026, after bi...

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Hormuz Reopening Talks Stall as Iran Calls U.S. Response to Seven Conditions Insufficient

According to WPB, efforts to restore normal maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz have stalled after Iran described the U.S. response to its ...

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Uzbekistan’s Fergana Refinery Boosts Bitumen Output by 60% as Capacity Utilization Targets 65%

According to WPB, Uzbekistan’s Fergana Oil Refinery has increased bitumen production by approximately 60% following repairs to key processing units...

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VLCC Freight to China Hits $80 Million as Record Shipping Costs Reshape Asian Crude Trade

According to WPB, the cost of transporting a full Very Large Crude Carrier cargo from the U.S. Gulf to China has reached approximately $80 million, p...

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Cape Town, South Africa Opens New Tender for Supply and Delivery of Bituminous Products

According to WPB, the City of Cape Town in South Africa has opened a new 36-month tender for the supply and delivery of bituminous products required ...

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