https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/chemicalsSubscribe to the latest chemicals news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Chemicalshttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/081226-europe-shifts-methanol-imports-as-strait-of-hormuz-closure-disrupts-middle-east-supplyThe ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has recalibrated Europe's import flows as constrained Middle Eastern capacity was supplemented by additional volumes from Norway and Azerbaijan. In May 2026, Europe received approximately 434,932 metric tons of material from outside of the EU, 32.3% of which came from Trinidad and Tobago, 21.7% from the US and 21% from Egypt, according to the latestChemicals2026-08-12T13:01:46Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/081226-india-banks-on-diversification-diplomacy-to-counter-oil-market-volatilityIndia is looking to mitigate oil market volatility by diversifying its crude-buying sources and encouraging refiners to maintain flexibility between term and spot contracts to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities and cut costs, the petroleum ministry told a parliamentary panel. In an Aug. 6 report presented to parliament — a copy of which was made available to Platts, part of S&P GlobalCrude Oil, Refined Products, Natural Gas, Chemicals, Electric Power, Energy Transition, Renewables, Hydrogen2026-08-12T02:48:15Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/081126-us-ammonium-phosphate-fertilizer-imports-drop-in-h1-as-demand-sinksUS imports of ammonium phosphate fertilizers fell 12.92% year over year in the first half of 2026, while exports grew 49.34%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence's Global Trade Analytics Suite. Part of the import reduction year over year was explained by phosphate prices remaining higher in other key regions of the world, with producers able to realize higher netback selling inChemicals2026-08-11T17:10:11Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/081026-carbon-black-market-players-forecast-strong-end-of-2026-despite-ongoing-challengesExecutives from companies involved in the US carbon black market shared expectations of stronger market performance by the end of 2026, driven by increased end-consumer demand and the localization of purchases due to logistical disruptions and the current tariff environment. Market participants were confident that management of feedstock procurement, operational efficiency and improved costChemicals, Crude Oil2026-08-10T21:52:25Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/081026-eu-packaging-regulation-takes-effect-aug-12-as-recycled-polymer-demand-remains-weakThe EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will come into effect from Aug. 12, bringing mandatory recycled-content, recyclability and packaging requirements for companies placing packaging on the bloc's market. Despite this, the regulatory deadline has yet to translate into stronger near-term demand for recycled polymers, with many buyers continuing to favor discounted virginChemicals, Refined Products, Polymers, Naphtha2026-08-10T14:53:17Z