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The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The January 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The January 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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New EU sanctions against Iran

According to WPB, the latest European compliance notice on restrictive measures related to Iran arrives at a moment when the Middle East’s industrial trade routes remain deeply connected to global infrastructure demand. Although sanction...

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Infrastructure Bitumen Allocation Expansion in Iran Raises New Regional Trade Considerations

According to WPB, Iran’s decision to increase the allocation of subsidized bitumen under the draft framework of the 1405 national budget is expecte...

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European Council Endorses a Gradual Ban on Russian Gas Imports as Energy Policy Reorients Industrial Supply Chains

According to WPB, The European Council’s decision to give final approval to a stepwise ban on Russian gas imports marks a significant development i...

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Iraq Bitumen FOB Price Analysis (Bulk / Drum / Jumbo Bag)

Important note on data handling: The last observation is a reported range; for modeling and charts, the midpoint is used (e.g., 360–363 → 361.5)....

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Israel's role in recent Middle East tensions and its impact on global bitumen and oil trade

According to WPB, Recent Israeli military activity and the continued volatility surrounding regional security in the Middle East have reinforced a r...

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New Sustainability Standards and RAP/RAS Integration Define the Emerging Operating Reality of the Global Bitumen Industry

According to WPB, Bitumen and asphalt supply chains are entering a period in which sustainability regulation, procurement rules, and recycled-materia...

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