The International Market Highlight for June 11, 2026, focuses on news of investment in energy infrastructure in several countries – Mexico, the US, Brazil, and Ecuador – while the escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to cause production to decline and prices to rise, impacting supply in Asia and around the globe.
The past three months, Westlark’s Current Events’ posts have focused on the war between the U.S. and Iran. Though there is still uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East, we would like to talk about something different. What else is there to talk about? This month, we would like to explore – interest rates and their potential impact on the energy market.
Westlark’s first International Market Highlight in June 2026, emphasizes the changes Latin American nations like Colombia, Paraguay, and Argentina are making to move toward energy security; while geopolitical tensions have increased LPG freight rates to Asia; and the U.S. faces the possibility of increased demand for propane to dry crops.
At just before seven in the morning in a fifth-floor apartment in Mirpur, a woman lights the burner on her stove, and a small, steady flame appears — blue, almost weightless. A kettle goes on. Tea is poured. The flame is unremarkable. It is also, in a quiet way, the most consequential thing in the kitchen. It is a symbol of the energy transition happening right now in Bangladesh – from natural gas to LPG.
The International Market Highlight for May 28, 2026, includes news of Brazil’s growing demand for LPG, which may be driven by government programs; rising crude output from the U.S.; and the increasing shift to LPG in Latin American countries like Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico.
The International Market Highlight for May 21, 2026 focuses on news of a deeper strategic partnership between India and the UAE; U.S. operators prioritizing LPG exports over ethane; Colombia’s LPG industry supporting imports from Venezuela; Peru’s status as one of Latin America’s fastest growing LPG markets; and Argentina’s growing role as a global LPG supplier.
Over the past two years, the Westlark Team created three blog series about “hedging,” with the goal of helping people better understand what financial hedging is and how it can be used to benefit your business. We want to continue this trend with our new series, Hedging 401. In this series, we will explore the concept of spreads – what they are, what they mean, and how they are used in the marketplace.
This week’s International Market Highlight focuses on effects of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global energy markets. These effects prompt higher US production outlooks despite slower demand growth. Argentina is urging adoption of LPG-based backup systems to mitigate energy uncertainty; and Ecuador has designated LPG supply an essential public service; while the Dominican Republic has emerged as one of Latin America’s most dynamic LPG markets.
After almost 11 weeks of conflict, people are wondering how long energy prices will continue to be impacted by the US/Iran War? Westlark’s Current Events post for May 2026, explores the effects of this conflict on oil and refined products, and looks at what that means for global energy markets in the near future.
Westlark’s first International Market Highlight for May 2026 addresses the ongoing effects of disruptions in the Middle East, including increased demand for US LPG exports, especially to India. The Highlight also features news of Chile’s work on a new, large LPG facility, and Guyana’s emergence as a major global oil producer.
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