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Airline capacity 37% lower than 2019, curbing demand for jet fuel

In 2019, prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, jet fuel contributed an estimated 8% of oil products’ cargo demand. When travel restrictions were imposed during the pandemic, air travel suffered significantly and jet fuel shipments in 2021 were down approximately 33% compared to 2019. Airlines... Please follow the link to continue reading.

US appetite for Far East imports to face test as February retail sales fall 0.5%

During the pandemic retail sales and personal savings have been increasing in tandem and supported US consumer demand for imports from the Far East. Now, retail sales appear to be receding and the question is whether the past two years’ savings will be enough to support continued high import volumes... Please follow the link to continue reading.