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East Asia Bitumen Market: From Price Pressure to Execution Risk

Market Overview & Crude Context Despite the recent tweet from President Trump, which triggered a transient intraday dip of nearly 3%, the oil market staged a swift reversal; notably, Brent crude surged past the $114 level during the final trading hours of Monday, May 4th. This price rally underscores that the sell-off fueled by political...

Weekly Bitumen Report: Brent Oil Price Above $115, While the Strait of Hormuz Remains the Key Pressure Point for Bitumen Prices

Political Phase and Oil Price As of 30 April 2026, the main shift this week was neither war nor peace, but a deeper strategic deadlock. Rather than easing pressure, the Trump administration has moved forward with the continued naval blockade of Iran and at the same time has been working to build a new maritime...

Africa Bitumen Market Update : From Pre-War Balance to Today’s Fragile Stabilization

Between 20 February and 24 April 2026, the African bitumen market moved from a relatively balanced environment into an exceptional price shock triggered by war-related disruptions, and is now entering a stabilization phase with continued volatility.This period has clearly highlighted the different market behavior across East and West Africa, while showing the strategic importance of...

Weekly Bitumen Report: The Ceasefire Has Been Extended, but Oil Price and Bitumen Price Remain Under the Shadow of the Strait of Hormuz

Political Signal and Oil Price As of 23 April 2026, the most important development is that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States has been extended, but the market still does not view it as the end of the crisis. The reason is clear: the negotiations have stalled, and the next round of talks...

East Asia Bitumen Market: From Price Shock to Strategic Buying in April 2026

The East Asian bitumen market has moved away from its wartime peak but remains significantly higher than pre-crisis levels. Today’s market is no longer defined solely by price; it is driven by project budgets, contractor price acceptance, and strategic timing. Professional buyers have become more selective, shifting the focus from raw numbers to market feasibility....

Weekly Bitumen Report: Ceasefire Continues, the Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed, and Bitumen Prices Stay Elevated

Political Phase As of 16 April 2026, the two-week ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel has not yet been formally extended, but the diplomatic channel remains open and efforts to continue it are still underway. Current signals suggest that the next round of indirect Iran-US talks may once again take place in Pakistan,...

Weekly Bitumen Report: Fragile Ceasefire, Semi-Closed Strait of Hormuz; Bitumen Market Remained at Elevated Levels

As of 9 April 2026, the most important development this week was not the end of the war, but the entry of the crisis into a temporary and fragile pause. After several days of mutual threats and rising risk of direct attacks on Iranian infrastructure, the United States, Iran, and Israel moved into a two-week...

Weekly Bitumen Report: The Strait of Hormuz Has Still Not Reopened, An Unprecedented Jump in India’s Bitumen Prices

As of April 2, the war has neither stopped nor has any side been able to impose an ultimate outcome. As a result, the energy and bitumen markets no longer see this crisis as a short-term shock, but as a lasting risk. The Strait of Hormuz has also still not returned to normal conditions, and...

Africa Bitumen Market Moves Higher Across All Regions as April Upside Builds

The African bitumen market is entering a strong upward phase, with price increases now visible across all key regions.Late March confirmed a broad-based rise, driven by higher import costs, freight increases, and tightening supply flows.While the pace differs by market, the direction is clearly aligned upward momentum is building ahead of April. Nigeria The Nigerian...

Weekly Bitumen Report: Strait of Hormuz Still Closed; A War of Attrition, The Bitumen Market Under Severe Price Increase Pressure

Market Snapshot Over the past week, the Middle East war moved from its initial shock phase into a prolonged conflict centered on infrastructure. There were no signs of a quick victory, and no clear path toward ending the crisis emerged. After jumping above $112 on March 20, oil remained above $100 through March 26, and...