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Weekly Bitumen Report: The Pause in Attacks Did Not Hold; Brent Stayed Above $87 as Middle East Shipping Risk Returned

The ceasefire hopes quickly faded as military operations resumed, keeping Brent above $87 and geopolitical risks high. While Asian bitumen markets remained relatively firm despite weak demand, Europe gained on tighter supply. Iran exports stayed constrained by shipping disruptions, leaving logistics—not pricing—the market’s biggest challenge.

East Asia Bitumen Market Crude Above $85, Tight Supply, Buyers Remain Cautious

Crude above $85 and tighter regional supply continue to support East Asian bitumen prices, but demand remains cautious due to rainfall and budget constraints. China is strengthening as a regional supplier, while buyers increasingly prioritize cargo availability, freight, loading schedules, and execution reliability over price alone.

Weekly Bitumen Report: Hormuz Strait Traffic Nearly Stops as the Red Sea Route Enters Crisis; Brent Rises Above $96

The global bitumen market faced mounting pressure as Hormuz Strait traffic nearly stopped and the Red Sea emerged as a second shipping chokepoint. Brent crude climbed above $96, while freight costs, war-risk premiums, and supply disruptions became more influential than FOB prices.

Africa's Bitumen Market Is Splitting, Not Recovering

Africa's bitumen market is moving in different directions. West Africa faces higher replacement costs despite weak demand, while East Africa sees lower prices but tighter supply and shipping constraints. **At Infinity Galaxy, we believe procurement today depends less on headline prices and more on cargo availability, logistics, and delivery certainty.

Weekly Bitumen Report: Safe Passage Through Hormuz Strait Disrupted as Brent Rises Above $85 and Tensions Return

The energy market moved back into a defensive phase in mid-July as renewed attacks, a targeted maritime blockade, and reduced safe passage near the Hormuz Strait pushed Brent above $85 and raised shipping risks for bitumen cargoes.

Renewed US–Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Higher as Buyers Remain Selective

Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz have increased geopolitical risk across global energy markets, supporting crude and freight costs while East Asian bitumen buyers remain cautious.

Weekly Bitumen Report: US Ends Interim Iran Deal, Brent Rises Above $78, and Bitumen Returns to the Shadow of the Hormuz Strait

Global energy markets shifted again as the US ended the interim Iran deal, renewed sanctions risk, and rising tensions around the Hormuz Strait pushed Brent above $78. This week’s Bitumen Report explores how shipping risks, freight costs, and geopolitical uncertainty may reshape bitumen prices and supply conditions.

Lower Prices Same Buying Challenges

Africa's bitumen market is entering a new phase of price correction, but lower prices do not eliminate buying risks. This weekly report analyzes price trends across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and other key markets, highlighting how logistics, freight, and supply conditions continue to shape purchasing decisions.

Weekly Bitumen Report: Tension Eased, Oil Corrected, but Bitumen Is Still Waiting for Vessels

Although Brent crude has corrected, the bitumen market is still constrained by vessel availability and shipping uncertainty in the Persian Gulf. Buyers remain focused on reliable cargo execution rather than lower prices, while developments around the Hormuz Strait continue to shape global market sentiment.

East Asia Bitumen Market: Buyers Are Becoming More Selective

East Asia’s bitumen market is now driven by execution, not just price.