Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent. Used as a diuretic agent. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been utilized to evaluate renal function[3]. Widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a suspension of diesel exports to global markets until sanctions are lifted, citing refinery damage from Ukrainian strikes. This decision exacerbates global
US refineries are prioritizing diesel and jet fuel production amid record price spreads, risking reduced aromatic output from catalytic reformers. As winter demand rises, this shift could tighten US s
Geopolitical conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are driving a global diesel shortage with inventories at historic lows, prompting EIA forecasts that tight supplies will persist through 2027. Record prices
Record diesel and jet fuel premiums are prompting US refiners to prioritize distillate production, potentially reducing supplies of key petrochemical feedstocks like aromatics and propylene amidst ong
Surging global diesel prices have widened the gap with Petrobras' domestic rates, causing import delays and raising concerns about localized supply disruptions in Brazil's agricultural sector ahead of
US diesel inventories are projected to fall to 2003 lows below 100 million barrels due to global conflicts, leading the EIA to raise retail price forecasts by 14% to $5.55 per gallon for Q4 2026 amids
US diesel refining margins hit a record high above $106 per barrel amid global supply tightness driven by Middle East and Eastern European conflicts. Exports are surging as seasonal demand increases f
China eased export curbs on refined oil products in July and August, allowing exports to approach pre-Iran war levels despite a year-on-year decline. Diesel shipments surged 88% month-on-month, signal
India has reduced windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel exports effective Saturday, setting petrol duty to zero and adjusting other rates based on international crude prices.
Diesel prices surged sharply following refinery attacks in Russia and Saudi Arabia that tightened global supply. U.S. futures jumped 7.4% amid decade-low inventories, threatening agricultural operatio
Chinese refiners have been granted permits to export 1.3 million tons of oil products this month, relaxing restrictions imposed during the Iran war. The increased supply is pressuring regional refinin
Russia is considering limiting diesel and jet fuel exports after refinery attacks reduced run rates to 16-year lows. The potential ban could significantly pressure global oil-product prices given Russ
Indian state-run refiners raised retail diesel and gasoline prices by nearly 1% to cut losses and control demand spikes. Major retailers adjusted rates while the government warned against panic buying
Northeast Asian diesel and jet fuel exports are recovering in May as refiners capitalize on record margins and improved crude supply, helping ease spot premiums strained by Middle East conflicts.
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