Briefs, 2026-07-04

• daily Ethanol output hits 11-week high as July 4 demand lifts blending Biofuels & Renewables
• daily California gas-tax stations get comparison-shop push as crude falls before July 4 weekend C-Store & Retail
• daily Diesel and heating oil fell in the latest regulated price adjustment while gasoline held flat Freight & Haulers
• daily OPEC output rebounds 3.3 million bpd in June but stays well below pre-Hormuz levels Jobbers & Wholesale
• daily OPEC output jumps 3.3 million bpd to 19.43 million in June as Gulf barrels return, Brent holds $71-73 Oil & Refining
• daily Gas holds while diesel and heating oil come down after the latest price adjustment Propane & Heating Oil
• daily Crude eases into July 4 as OPEC pumps 3.3 million more barrels a day; California's tax hits 63.4 cents Industry
• datanote Wholesale gasoline is at its 30-day low of $2.77 while pump prices are still mid-range Industry
• deepdive OPEC put 3.3 million barrels a day back on the water. Where did the margin go? Industry

Fuel Wire, 2026-07-04

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• Korea Gasoline Prices Fall for Seventh Straight Week to 1,952 Won GN: Diesel prices
• New Circle K gas station and convenience store opens on Stafford's Main Street | Sugar Land - Missouri City C-store fuel topic (GN)
• California gas tax rises to 63.4 cents per gallon on July 1 GN: Fuel tax
• State urges consumers to do some gas-pump comparison shopping, including in Kern County GN: Gasoline prices
• Drones halted operations at an oil refinery in Russian Kstovo GN: Refinery
• Gas Prices Dip for 4th of July, but Remain Elevated Over 2025 GN: Gasoline prices
• Korea fuel prices fall for seventh week GN: Diesel prices
• Petrol, Diesel & CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Check City-Wise Rates For July 4 GN: Diesel prices
• Pakistan slashes fuel prices after West Asia tensions ease, but petrol still far from pre-war levels GN: Diesel prices
• Govt Debunks Viral E20 Ethanol Blending Myths; Rejects Claims of Engine Damage, Water Waste or Insurance Risk Biofuels topic (GN)
• Check out petrol and diesel prices in Chennai on July 4, 2026 GN: Diesel prices
• Transnet fuel pipeline project costs soar to R28bn GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• OMCs lost ₹18.9/litre on diesel, ₹6 on petrol in Q1 GN: Diesel prices
• Ethanol-based SAF gains traction in South Korea as aviation sector eyes 2030 mandates Biofuels topic (GN)
• Pakistan cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs1.97 per liter as global oil supplies ease GN: Diesel prices
• Falling Oil Prices Bring Pump Relief Ahead of July 4 Travel GN: Gasoline prices
• St. Petersburg oil terminal reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones GN: Refinery
• Gas pipeline leak sparks small fire in Miri, no injuries reported GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• Cameroon's Rising Diesel Import Costs Add New Risks to Inflation and Public Finances GN: Diesel prices
• Putin’s hometown hit as drone attack sets St. Petersburg terminal ablaze GN: Refinery
• Engine Damage To Excess Water Use: Centre Busts 10 Myths On E20 Petrol Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ethanol Revolution: Solving India's Energy Woes and Boosting Agrarian Prosperity Biofuels topic (GN)
• E20 is safe, ethanol program key to energy security and farmer income, says Toyota's Vikram Gulati Biofuels topic (GN)
• E20 petrol: ministry clarifies water use, warranty concerns Biofuels topic (GN)
• Maharashtra urges centre to raise sugar MSP to Rs. 41/kg, ease export curbs and boost ethanol quota Biofuels topic (GN)
• Cheaper gas prices fuel Fourth of July travel plans in Southern Nevada GN: Gasoline prices
• "Vehicle breakdowns, drop in mileage after introduction of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol": Karnataka Congress chief Hariprasad Biofuels topic (GN)
• Karnataka Congress leader criticizes 20% ethanol petrol impact Biofuels topic (GN)
• End of the excise duty cut: how prices are changing GN: Diesel prices
• Why Bhutan has declined E20 petrol offer from India Biofuels topic (GN)
• China announces largest fuel price cut in nearly six years GN: Gasoline prices
• ‘This is a scam’: Karnataka Congress chief demands rollback of E20 petrol over vehicle damage Biofuels topic (GN)
• Gulf producers drive OPEC output rebound after US-Iran deal GN: OPEC
• Asia's Premier News Agency - India News, Business & Political, National & International, Bollywood, Sports Biofuels topic (GN)
• China cuts fuel prices for third consecutive time as global oil prices ease GN: Gasoline prices
• Oil terminal hit in St. Petersburg, blackout reported in Belgorod after drone attacks — social media reports - Ukrinform GN: Refinery
• Can India Become the Next Brazil? The Truth About E20 Petrol Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ukrainian attacks have disabled 42.74% of russian oil refining capacity GN: Refinery
• Indonesia expands bioenergy drive as biodiesel policy sparks debate Biofuels topic (GN)
• Best Ethanol Stocks to Buy: Top Companies, Growth Outlook & 20% Fuel Blending Impact in India — Check Full List, Steps to Invest & What Investors Should Know Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel gains momentum in South Korea ahead of 2030 blending mandate GN: SAF (sustainable aviation fuel)
• Tokyo to subsidize Haneda airport’s domestic SAF prices to same level as jet fuel GN: SAF (sustainable aviation fuel)
• ANALYSIS | Why Alberta’s new pipeline pitch can't rely on the private sector, at least not yet GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• Kenya oil firms face sanctions for bypassing Juba G-to-G fuel deal GN: Fuel jobber / marketer
• Fuel prices to rise again next week in Portugal GN: Diesel prices
• Dangote Refinery imports 40.4m barrels of crude in two months - Report GN: Refinery
• Ukrainian Defense Forces Disable Nearly 43% of Russia’s Total Oil Refining Capacity GN: Refinery
• After E20 petrol, India eyes 15% isobutanol blend in diesel: Nitin Gadkari Biofuels topic (GN)
• Iowa Gas Prices Slip Slightly While Diesel Sees Larger Weekly Drop GN: Diesel prices
• Ukraine has put more than 42 per cent of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action GN: Refinery
• Leningrad Region Port, Oil Terminal Hit in Major Ukrainian Drone Attack GN: Refinery
• Gas Remains Steady, Diesel and Heating Oil Drop in Price After Latest Adjustment GN: Diesel prices
• Higher ethanol blend means lower mileage, so why do race cars use it for performance? Biofuels topic (GN)
• India's Ethanol Revolution: A Green Road Ahead Biofuels topic (GN)
• Using GUSH For Some Of My Oil/Gas Sector Exposure (NYSEARCA:GUSH) GN: Gasoline prices
• Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL Chairman Biofuels topic (GN)
• South African Fuel Prices Drop Sharply as Lower Oil Prices Deliver July Relief, Petrol Down by R2, Diesel by R3 GN: Diesel prices
• Ethanol Blending Boosts India's Energy Security and Environmental Health Biofuels topic (GN)
• Govt to import another 500,000 tonnes of fuel to boost reserves GN: Diesel prices
• Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL Biofuels topic (GN)
• Global sugar prices fall 5.7% in June as brazil’s ethanol market weighs on prices: FAO Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ukraine claims it disabled over 40% of Russia's oil refining capacity as of early July GN: Refinery
• Diesel prices may jump by up to ₱3.15 per liter next week GN: Diesel prices
• EXPLAINER – From ‘oil state’ to fuel shortages: How Ukraine's strikes are pressuring Russia's energy sector GN: Refinery
• India plans up to 15% isobutanol blending in diesel, Nitin Gadkari outlines next biofuel push Biofuels topic (GN)
• Modi Says India Will Keep Expanding Oil Refining Capacity GN: Refinery
• Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery suspends operations following drone attack on July 2 - Reuters GN: Refinery
• Fleets Explained: How heavy-duty trucking differs around the world FleetOwner (via GN)
• Good news about petrol prices GN: Diesel prices
• Wheat planting picks up pace in Argentina after dry days Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says Biofuels Digest (via GN)
• Kenya eyes ethanol expansion and renewable energy as sugar sector reforms gain momentum Biofuels topic (GN)
• These 10 States Pay the Most for Gas as Prices Remain Elevated GN: Gasoline prices
• Maine Gas Prices Ease Ahead of July Fourth but Remain Far Above Pre-Iran War Levels GN: Gasoline prices
• Restaurant owners slash food prices after LP gas price cut - Daily Mirror Propane topic (GN)
• Brazil to Phase Out Gasoline Subsidy, Fuel Prices Set to Rise Amid National Debate GN: Diesel prices
• E20 even powers F1 cars, no cause for concern: Auto experts back govt amid backlash Biofuels topic (GN)
• Bhutan not importing E20 fuel from India, says ‘high chance of major engine issues if...’ Biofuels topic (GN)
• E20 Petrol Explained: Govt Debunks Ethanol Blending Myths | Will It Damage Your Car? | News18 Biofuels topic (GN)
• Average Fuel Prices in Iowa See Decrease Ahead of Holiday Weekend GN: Diesel prices
• Bessent on Trump Accounts, gas prices and affordability GN: Gasoline prices
• How gas prices changed ahead of 4th of July weekend in Wisconsin, other states GN: Diesel prices
• Ukraine’s Strikes Have Disabled Nearly 43% of Russia’s Oil Refining Capacity GN: Refinery
• Nitin Gadkaris Next Biofuel Push: After E20, Centre Mulls 15% Isobutanol Blend In Diesel Biofuels topic (GN)
• ARAI Reaffirms Rigorous Validation Standards for E20 Ethanol-Blended Fuel and Vehicle Performance Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ukraine confirms strike on St. Petersburg Oil Terminal 850 kilometers from border GN: Refinery
• OPEC oil output rises with reopening of Strait of Hormuz GN: OPEC
• Scott Bessent says China remains Iran’s main oil buyer as US gas prices fall GN: Gasoline prices
• Lower ethanol prices in Brazil push global sugar prices down in June: FAO Biofuels topic (GN)
• South Korea Bets Big On Ethanol-Based SAF For Aviation: How This Echoes India's Biofuel Breakthroughs GN: SAF (sustainable aviation fuel)
• Toyota cites fuel contamination in viral Innova Hycross case; Centre says E20 doesn't damage engines or void warranties Biofuels topic (GN)
• June 2026 OPEC output leaped 3M+ bpd - Shafaq News | Latest breaking news in Iraq and the world GN: OPEC
• Industry Experts Say Ethanol Blending Programme Implemented Through Scientific, Phased Approach Biofuels topic (GN)
• Industry experts defend ethanol blending programme; said extensive tests suggest fuel safe for vehicles Biofuels topic (GN)
• Industry experts defend ethanol blending programme; say extensive tests suggest fuel safe for vehicles Biofuels topic (GN)
• Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements: What Your Fuel Drivers Need on Their CDL FastDragon Software (articles)
• CT Lottery Roundup: The Latest Big Winners From Across The State C-store fuel topic (GN)
• Mileage loss from E20 petrol limited to 2-4%; ethanol push has boosted farmer incomes: Toyota's Vikram... Biofuels topic (GN)
• Russia Hikes June Subsidies to Refiners Rigzone
• Video | Is E20 Petrol Safe? Auto Experts Defend Ethanol Blending Amid Vehicle Damage Claims Biofuels topic (GN)
• India’s ethanol and CBG success to shape global biofuel fellowship Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia GN: Refinery
• Industry leaders back E20 rollout, say years of testing found no concerns Biofuels topic (GN)
• No Concrete Evidence To Prove Ethanol Blending Causing Vehicle Damage, Says Himachal Pradesh Congress In-Charge Biofuels topic (GN)
• "In FY26, we serviced more than 2.5 crore cars, atleast 1.5 crore of these were only E10 compliant. We have not found anything of concern (due to E20)," said Rahul Bharti, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki. In an exclusive conversation wi Biofuels topic (GN)
• Wyoming drivers spend the most on gas due to hi... GN: Gasoline prices
• India's auto industry defends ethanol fuel mandate amid backlash Biofuels topic (GN)
• Industry experts defend E20 petrol amid engine damage claims; say fuel safe for older vehicles: ‘Years of testing’ | India News Biofuels topic (GN)
• Gas Might Be Coming Down, But New Cars Officially Cost More Than Ever GN: Gasoline prices
• "From a fuel perspective, as per the tests, the drop in mileage is not very significant. It ranges from 3-5%," said Vikram Gulati, Country Head & Executive VP of Toyota Kirloskar Motor as he spoke to Shivani Bazaz about the concerns of E20 fuel's impact on mile Biofuels topic (GN)
• India will continue to expand oil refining capacity despite global decline – Modi GN: Refinery
• E20 Undergone Extensive Testing, Meets Stringent Quality Standards: Industry Experts Biofuels topic (GN)
• Is E20 fuel safe for your vehicle? Here's what experts say Biofuels topic (GN)
• America’s Gas Stations Are Going Mega, and Buc-ee’s Still Sets the Pace C-store fuel topic (GN)
• Russia’s Energy Crisis: An Exporter Becomes Importer GN: Refinery
• Fuel prices will increase GN: Diesel prices
• Residents of Port Arthur Struggle with Health Risks from Oil Refinery GN: Refinery
• Outrage in India Over 'Experiment' Remark on E20 Ethanol-Blended Fuel Biofuels topic (GN)
• Idaho gas prices fall as Fourth travel heats up GN: Gasoline prices
• Industry Experts Defend Ethanol Blending, Say E20 Fuel Safe for Vehicles Biofuels topic (GN)
• Kinder Morgan places Gulf Coast Express expansion in service GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• Courts and Congress Are Undoing Trump's War on Wind Power OilPrice.com
• 'Ethanol blending done on scientific evidence, extensive testing': Industry experts defend E20 fuel Biofuels topic (GN)
• No issue with old vehicles after ethanol blending raised to 20%, claims auto industry Biofuels topic (GN)
• India's E20 Ethanol Fuel: Clean Energy Milestone with Rigorous Testing Biofuels topic (GN)
• Industry Says E20 Petrol Is Safe For All Vehicles, Backs Ethanol Push For Energy Security Biofuels topic (GN)
• 'Criticism is welcome, rumours are not': Puri on E20 fuel buzz, engine damage claims Biofuels topic (GN)
• India's Ethanol Blended Petrol programme dates back to 2003: A timeline from E5 to E85 Biofuels topic (GN)
• Mark Carney Unveils $35B Canadian Pipeline Project as Climate Crisis Accelerates GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• What incident cause data says about gas transmission incidents PHMSA pipeline safety (via GN)
• Riverside County Gas Prices Still Falling GN: Gasoline prices
• KRG authorizes gasoline imports to meet demand, reduce prices GN: Gasoline prices
• Coleman’s $425 Portable Stand-up Propane Grill Is Now $250 – ‘Best Grill for Home, Tailgate, or Camping’ Propane topic (GN)
• GOLDSTEIN: New pipeline to be financed by a gusher of taxpayer money GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• E20 Damages Engines? Baseless Rumours: Hardeep Puri Defends Ethanol-Blended Fuel Biofuels topic (GN)
• Toyota Kirloskar Motor's Vikram Gulati Clears Air On Ethanol Damage To Cars, Trashes Reports Biofuels topic (GN)
• Chao, 'ideal candidate' to lead DOT, emphasizes safety, funding innovation FleetOwner (via GN)
• E20 opponents to begin sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Sunday against govt's ethanol-blending mandate | India News Biofuels topic (GN)
• India Says Will Keep Expanding Oil Refining Capacity GN: Refinery
• India's E20 Fuel Push Explained: Allegations on Nitin Gadkari’s Family, Ethanol’s Effect on Incompatible Vehicles and Why It is Sparking Public Protests Biofuels topic (GN)
• Asia Bets on Biofuels to Dodge Middle East Oil Shortages OilPrice.com
• Gas prices trending downward in Tempe 4th of July travelers GN: Gasoline prices
• Tempe gas prices trend down for July Fourth travelers GN: Gasoline prices
• Defense Forces’ attacks disable 42.74% of design capacity of russia’s oil refining - General Staff GN: Refinery
• Police asking us to limit E20 protest, we will expose govt lies: Tehseen Poonawalla Biofuels topic (GN)
• First Medical Gas Pipeline Equipment Assembly Plant begins operations in Ishwardi GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• Drivers Could Be Overpaying for Gas—Here’s What to Know GN: Gasoline prices
• Police intercept 123 drums of suspected illicit ethanol, arrest 2 in Namanga Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg GN: Refinery
• Southland Gas Prices at Second-Highest Amounts for July 4 GN: Gasoline prices
• ARAI Clarifies E20 Impact, Highlights Extensive Vehicle Testing Biofuels topic (GN)
• Video | Ethanol Blended Fuel: E20 Fuel Reduces Mileage In E10 Cars, Says Maruti Suzuki Official Biofuels topic (GN)
• Auto experts reject concerns over E20, say even F1 cars run on it; back govt Biofuels topic (GN)
• Ethanol-blended petrol is safe to use: oil firm representatives Biofuels topic (GN)
• Largest Data Center Project Ever Proposed Is Officially Dead OilPrice.com
• Drivers urged to fill up on petrol and diesel before Monday - here's why 👇 GN: Diesel prices
• General Staff says Ukraine knocked out 42% of Russia's refining and cost industry $13.5 billion since August 2025 GN: Refinery
• NATO Summit in Ankara Faces Rift Over Pipeline Funds and Ukraine Aid GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• Gas prices in Sun City West GN: Gasoline prices
• Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port GN: Refinery
• SpaceX is laying an eight-mile gas pipeline called Starpipe to its Texas launch site, and the reason is pure Musk GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• Russia's fuel crisis is so bad that a mom and her baby waited in line for 18 hours to get gas GN: Gasoline prices
• No oil refinery made in 50 yrs in US, our capacity 4th highest: PM | Facility to be built at cost of ₹79,450 crore | Inshorts GN: Refinery
• St Petersburg oil terminal hit as Ukraine targets Russia in major drone attack GN: Refinery
• Half Kept Pipeline Promise GN: Pipeline fuel supply
• Dip in U.S. LNG Imports to EU Spells Trouble for Trade Deal OilPrice.com
• Neste MY Renewable Diesel - a B2B fuel pushing US fleets toward lower emissions GN: Renewable diesel / LCFS
• Petrol & diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/L; CNG prices hiked in Delhi by Rs 2 GN: Diesel prices
• How gas prices have changed in Arizona in the last week GN: Gasoline prices