RBN’s Daily Energy Blog and Insights sharpen your energy IQ through fundamentals-based analysis that makes sense of North America’s energy market dynamics.


I Left My (Crude) In San Francisco - What is Driving PADD 5's Increased Reliance on Imported Crude?
The West Coast energy market, PADD 5, is undergoing a profound transformation.
Gulf Coast Gasoline to Diesel Ratio - Chart Toppers


You Make Me Feel Like a Natural (Gasoline) - Exploring the Quirkiest NGL
Natural gasoline is the most expensive natural gas liquid (NGL), accounting for more than 25% of the price-weighted NGL barrel (versus 10%-12% of the barrel by volume). It is also notoriously difficult to track, with similar products having different names and unclear demand segments.
Permian-to-Corpus Crude Flows Dipped in November but Remained Near Capacity
Sour Crudes Find Support While Outright Crude Oil Tanks


You Make Me Feel Like a Natural (Gasoline) - Different Names, Uses Add to Mystery Around Natural Gasoline
It’s the most expensive NGL, accounting for more than 25% of the value of a weighted average barrel. It is the only NGL that does not require storage or transportation under pressure.