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The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The September 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The September 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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October Bitumen Prices 2026: Asia Climbs Again as Iraq Softens and Europe Holds Firm

WPB – World of Petroleum & Bitumen has released its latest October bitumen prices for the second week of October 2026, showing a global market that remains highly fragmented rather than moving in one direction.

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Armenian Bitumen Buyers Report Prices Above $600/MT as Import Availability Tightens

According to WPB, road contractors in Armenia are reporting a sharp deterioration in bitumen availability, with market prices rising from approximate...

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Iran Reportedly Expands Maritime Attack Strategy Beyond Hormuz as Five Shipping Incidents Emerge in 48 Hours

According to WPB, maritime security risks around the Strait of Hormuz may be entering a broader phase after at least five incidents involving tankers...

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Saudi Arabia Targets 10 Million BPD Pipeline Export Capacity as Hormuz Bypass Strategy Expands

According to WPB, Saudi Arabia plans to raise its crude-oil export capacity through pipelines to as much as 10 million barrels per day over the next ...

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Kazakhstan Cuts October Bitumen Plan to 135,000 MT as Producer Price Gap Reaches 85,000 Tenge

According to WPB, Kazakhstan’s three major road-bitumen producers plan to produce a combined 135,000 metric tons in October, down from the 140,000 ...

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India Steps In as Bitumen Hits ₹84,120/MT, Extends Highway Cost Relief Through December

According to WPB, India has extended its special cost-escalation relief for eligible national highway contractors through December 31, 2026, after bi...

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