by Suzanne Kingsbury | Sep 16, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs may be creating less uncertainty than they did earlier this summer, but specialty oil buyers are still facing significant shipping and supply-chain risks. Questions? Contact us. In this month’s update, we cover the biggest factors affecting cost and...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Aug 19, 2026 | Economy
The landscape for oil tariffs changed significantly in late July, as surcharges were reduced. But to get a clear view of landed costs, specialty oil buyers still need to pay attention to trade policy and ever-changing oil shipping conditions. Questions? Contact us. In...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jul 15, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs and oil shipping costs are entering July with a new deadline, new proposed duties, higher freight pressure, and renewed Middle East shipping risk. For specialty oil buyers, the right question is not just “What changed?” It’s “What could change before my...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jun 17, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs are only one part of the June cost picture. Trade rulings, refund timing, crude volatility, container rate increases, and Middle East shipping risk are all affecting how specialty oil buyers should think about landed cost, lead times, and supplier...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | May 20, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs are still creating cost uncertainty, but May’s bigger story is the way trade policy, crude volatility and freight pressure are all moving at once. For specialty oil buyers, the safest move is to review total delivered cost before the next order—not after...
