Total motor gasoline stockpiles increased by 3.3 million barrels in the week ending November 22, climbing to 212.2 million barrels. This surprise buildup defied expectations of higher demand, as market had predicted record levels of Thanksgiving travel.
International crude oil benchmarks continued to decline on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, following reports of a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, alleviating concerns over supply disruptions from the Middle East.
Petronas Chemicals Group dialed in its first quarterly loss since its inception in 1988, citing the sharp depreciation of the US dollar against the Malaysian ringgit as the sole factor, The Edge reported.