Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>The US president postponed the attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days, although Iran stated that there had been no negotiations with the US.</li><li>The index rebounded from support at 1,400, reinforcing the 1,400–1,386 support zone.</li><li>We recommend buying on weakness, as the index is likely to remain volatile while Middle East developments continue to influence market movements.</li></ul>

The US president postponed the attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days, although Iran stated that there had been no negotiations with the US.The index rebounded from support at 1,400, reinforcing the 1,400–1,386 support zone.We recommend buying on weakness, as the index is likely to remain volatile while Middle East developments continue to influence market movements.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. March 25, 2026

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The data and analysis provide key tools to understand current market developments and opportunities and to anticipate how the market is likely to behave in the coming months.

Base oils producers, lube blenders and consumers can then better plan accordingly.

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<ul><li>Shell's Pearl GTL plant halted after an 18 March attack — removing a major source of global Group III shipments with restart timeline unclear</li><li>US January Group III imports surged from the Middle East before war disrupted shipment flows — Middle East arrivals now set to drop sharply in April</li><li>South Korea February exports fell to a nine-month low before the Middle East conflict disrupted flows across key markets — curtailing shipments to the Middle East and boosting the need for alternative shipments to the US</li></ul>

Shell's Pearl GTL plant halted after an 18 March attack — removing a major source of global Group III shipments with restart timeline unclearUS January Group III imports surged from the Middle East before war disrupted shipment flows — Middle East arrivals now set to drop sharply in AprilSouth Korea February exports fell to a nine-month low before the Middle East conflict disrupted flows across key markets — curtailing shipments to the Middle East and boosting the need for alternative shipments to the US

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 20 Mar '26

<ul><li>Wave of Group II cargoes load from Taiwan in past week before heading to China.</li><li>Several more shipments were set to load from Taiwan in the coming days, pointing to a marked rise in total cargo loadings in March.</li><li>The pick-up in shipments in March mirrored a similar trend in Singapore, despite the prospect of lower output.</li></ul>

Wave of Group II cargoes load from Taiwan in past week before heading to China.Several more shipments were set to load from Taiwan in the coming days, pointing to a marked rise in total cargo loadings in March.The pick-up in shipments in March mirrored a similar trend in Singapore, despite the prospect of lower output.

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 20 March

<ul><li>The prolonged conflict in the Middle East and rising global oil prices, together with the upcoming Fed meeting next week, prompted profit-taking and risk-reduction selling.</li><li>The index moved within a volatile range over the past week but still showed resilience by withstanding negative factors, including Middle East tensions and fund outflows, while remaining above the 1,400-point support level.</li><li>Therefore, we maintain a positive outlook on the index, expecting downside to be limited or the index to move sideways while awaiting positive catalysts.</li></ul>

The prolonged conflict in the Middle East and rising global oil prices, together with the upcoming Fed meeting next week, prompted profit-taking and risk-reduction selling.The index moved within a volatile range over the past week but still showed resilience by withstanding negative factors, including Middle East tensions and fund outflows, while remaining above the 1,400-point support level.Therefore, we maintain a positive outlook on the index, expecting downside to be limited or the index to move sideways while awaiting positive catalysts.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. March 16, 2026

<ul><li>Global base oil supply exceeded demand by the smallest December margin in three years, leaving the market with less buffer as Middle East disruption spreads</li><li>Global supply reached a four-year high in 2025, but expectations of a 2026 surplus have reversed as the conflict disrupts shipments and threatens output</li><li>China’s elevated February output cushions the market against supply shocks, but lower Group III production leaves that segment tighter</li></ul>

Global base oil supply exceeded demand by the smallest December margin in three years, leaving the market with less buffer as Middle East disruption spreadsGlobal supply reached a four-year high in 2025, but expectations of a 2026 surplus have reversed as the conflict disrupts shipments and threatens outputChina’s elevated February output cushions the market against supply shocks, but lower Group III production leaves that segment tighter

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 13 Mar '26

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IRPC is a leading integrated petroleum and petrochemical company, operating the first fully integrated petrochemical complex in Southeast Asia. It refines oil and produces petrochemical products, including various plastic resins, olefins, aromatics, lubricants, and asphalt, serving diverse industries. The company's operations are primarily located in Rayong Province, Thailand, and it was founded in 1978.

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. March 25, 2026

The US president postponed the attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days, although Iran stated that there had been no negotiations with...

Krungthai XSpring

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 20 Mar '26

Shell's Pearl GTL plant halted after an 18 March attack — removing a major source of global Group III shipments with restart timeline...

Base Oil News

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 20 March

Wave of Group II cargoes load from Taiwan in past week before heading to China. Several more shipments were set to load from Taiwan in the coming...

Base Oil News

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. March 16, 2026

The prolonged conflict in the Middle East and rising global oil prices, together with the upcoming Fed meeting next week, prompted profit-taking...

Krungthai XSpring

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 13 Mar '26

Global base oil supply exceeded demand by the smallest December margin in three years, leaving the market with less buffer as Middle East...

Base Oil News

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