Author Archives: Ernie Barsamian

Trucks and more Trucks! A discussion on freight with John Kingston of Firecrown Media

Today’s Guest on Tank Talk is John Kingston with Freightwaves / Firecrown Media. Our topic today is Trucking Freight and Diesel Demand. John Share his outlook on the current freight market and his expectations moving forward.   

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Outlook for 2025 Oil Market from Matt Smith at KPLER

Today our guest on Tank Talk is Matt Smith from KPLER. Matt is the Lead Analyst for the Americas at KPLER.  In this Episode Matt breaks down next year’s oil demand and his prediction on the price of oil for 2025.  

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Market Movements, Military Might, and Halloween Treats: A Spooky Week for Oil, Stocks, and Storage Demand

While many were watching Notre Dame show its dominance over Navy and cover the spread, Israel also demonstrated its military might with a long awaited choreographed face painting counterattack and destruction of Iranian military targets while staying away from oil and nuclear infrastructure. The action was not unlike the gym bro who bench presses 315 lbs […]

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Exports! Crude Oil Midstream Discussion with Brett Hunter at Energy Hunter

Today’s Guest on Tank Talk is Brett Hunter founder of the consultancy Company Energy Hunter. In this Episode, Brett shares the status of VLCC loading export terminals and the impact of Transmoutain Pipeline on the midstream sector.  

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Tank Storage Demand Surges Despite Oil Market Turbulence: A Look at Industry Trends and Consolidation

Despite the phony propped up backwardation that we’re seeing in the oil markets, The Tank Tiger has been fielding inquiries for tank storage. Last week we published requests for Ethanol, Gasoline, Diesel, Base Oil, Lube Oil, Renewable Diesel, and crude oil covering the US Gulf Coast, US East Coast and the Pacific Northwest. If you’d like to […]

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Shifting Tide of Oil Markets: Embracing Change and Opportunity

Depending on where in the United States you live and whom you work for, yesterday might have been a day off with pay, another holiday entirely, or no different from any other Monday. Officially known as Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, is one of the most inconsistently celebrated U.S. holidays. It’s one of 11 […]

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What’s going on with Diesel & Gasoline? A discussion with OPIS’s Tom Kloza

Today’s guest is Tom Kloza of OPIS. Our topic today is Diesel and some gasoline. Tom outlines the current dynamics and his expectations moving forward. Please enjoy the episode and subscribe to The Tank Tiger weekly newsletter for all storage updates.  

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Whiplash on Wall Street: Oil Surges, Hurricane Milton Looms, and Unlikely Football Triumphs

It’s always the unexpected events that make the eyes grow wider. Hurricane Milton is zeroing in on the Florida Gulf Coast. Middle East tensions are crackling as the threat to oil supply in the Middle East is whipsawing the commodities markets. For the first time in 40 years, Vanderbilt beat Alabama in football, and the goal posts are now […]

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Tick Tock: The Fed Cuts Rates, Markets Rally, and Oil Wobbles – Navigating Uncertain Times

Yay…we did it. The Fed cut interest rates by a robust 50 points last week. It was the first rate cut since March 2020. Does anyone even remember 2020 anymore? The Fed is now satisfied that they have inflation in a hammerlock and are “recalibrating” to support the labor market and economic growth. To that end, they see a […]

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