Focus on Fuels
Episodes
Diesel Prices Retreat as Supply Returns: Market Signals and Risks to Watch in 2026
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Focus on Fuels, Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan from the StoneX Energy Desk break down the recent decline in diesel prices and wha...
Diesel Spikes Again Amid Refinery Outages, Strong European Demand
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With diesel experiencing a 15 cent spike in price at recording time, hosts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan discuss if this latest round of volatility...
Crude Falls Below $60 | Diesel Outlook Ahead of Winter | Focus on Fuels Ep. 15
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan break down a volatile week in energy markets as crude oil falls to the upper $50s. They discuss the impact of r...
Rate Cuts, Surging Inventories, and What’s Holding Oil Back
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Fed delivering a 25-point rate cut and signaling more ahead, hosts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan unpack how monetary policy is shaping the...
Arlan Suderman on Harvest Fuel Demand, OPEC Pressure on Crude
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crude oil markets are under pressure as OPEC adds supply and headlines drive volatility. In this episode of Focus on Fuels, Alex Hodes and Trevor McCl...
Diesel Spikes, Propane Shifts: What Fuel Buyers Should Know
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EU sanctions on Russian-linked refiners just shook up the diesel market – and propane may be next. StoneX’s Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan unpac...
July Energy Update: Diesel Tightness, OPEC Moves, and Crude Price Outlook
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crude prices stabilize, diesel inventories hit 15-year lows, and propane builds. What does it all mean for your energy strategy? In this episode of Fo...
Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Toward $100
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Trevor McClanahan as he explores the oil market’s response to Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. He and Alex Hodes exa...
Crack Spreads, Crude Floors, and What’s Driving Diesel Prices
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nashville Hedge School takeaways· Refinery outages and diesel time spreads· China’s tariffs and throughput declines· OPEC’s political recalibra...
StoneX Experts Warn of OPEC Discord as Kazakhstan Overproduces Crude
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kazakhstan's non-compliance with OPEC quotas could trigger internal discord and a potential price war. StoneX expects a strong floor around $60 per ba...
Oil Markets Drop on Trade Tensions, but Fundamentals Hold Steady
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
• Tariff volatility is disrupting markets, but fundamentals remain steady. The recent selloff in oil prices is driven more by headline anxiety than ...
Crude Stalls, Propane Finds Its Run
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
• Propane’s Evolution into a Global CommodityHow the U.S. propane market shifted from domestic heating fuel to a key export product tied to global...
Oil Prices Drop as Tariff and Sanction Pressures Mount
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
• Tariff Uncertainty and Market Sentiment: Including the potential for proposed U.S. tariffs on North American metals to disrupt energy supply chain...
Market Volatility, Sanctions, and OPEC’s Next Moves
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation covers several key topics:● Sanctions and Their Impact: How expanded U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran have influenced market senti...
Turning the Tide: Oil Market Outlook for 2025
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation covers several key topics:● The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions: Sanctions, Iranian crude exports, and China's critical role in det...
Geopolitical Ripples: Iran, OPEC, and the “Drill Baby Drill” Sentiment
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The global energy market is undergoing significant changes, with geopolitics taking center stage. In this episode, hosts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClana...
Checking in on China and Market Update
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alex Hodes, Director of Market Strategy - Energy, and Trevor McClanahan, Risk Manager, as they dive deep into the latest dynamics in the petroleu...