Group 1: Report Core View - This week, the high-sulfur cracking of Singapore 380cst fluctuated at a high level. The near-month spread weakened, the basis weakened month-on-month, the EW spread continued to weaken, the high-sulfur in the ARA region strengthened, and the FU internal and external prices fluctuated between 8 - 10 US dollars. The low-sulfur cracking weakened month-on-month but was at a historical low year-on-year, the month spread weakened slightly, the LU internal and external prices fell to 7 - 8 US dollars, and the MF0.5 basis stabilized in the second half of the week [5]. - Fundamentally, Singapore's residue inventory increased, reaching a historical high year-on-year. The floating storage stabilized after destocking, also at a high level year-on-year. The ARA residue inventory increased slightly, at a historical low for the same period. The EIA residue inventory increased slightly at a low level. Fujairah's inventory increased month-on-month, at a low level year-on-year. The high-sulfur floating storage in the Middle East increased significantly this week [6]. - Recently, the high-sulfur spot in Singapore has weakened. The cracking is supported by raw material procurement, and the short-term downside space is limited. It is expected that the 380 cracking will maintain a fluctuating pattern. The FU internal and external prices will be viewed in the near-term range, and the 01 contract is bearish at the end. This week, the LU market was still weak. In the fourth quarter, the overseas low-sulfur market is in a pattern of shorting on rallies. Pay attention to the quota usage for internal and external trading [6]. Group 2: Data Summary Rotterdam Fuel Oil Data | Type | 2025/10/15 | 2025/10/16 | 2025/10/17 | 2025/10/20 | 2025/10/21 | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rotterdam 3.5% HSF O Swap M1 | 377.19 | 374.02 | 367.92 | 365.63 | 366.59 | 0.96 | | Rotterdam 0.5% VLS FO Swap M1 | 401.89 | 398.34 | 393.96 | 394.21 | 397.20 | 2.99 | | Rotterdam HSFO - Brent M1 | -2.37 | -2.65 | -2.92 | -3.00 | -3.30 | -0.30 | | Rotterdam 10ppm Gasoil Swap M1 | 613.54 | 617.89 | 607.89 | 614.83 | 617.83 | 3.00 | | Rotterdam VLSFO - Gasoil M1 | -211.65 | -219.55 | -213.93 | -220.62 | -220.63 | -0.01 | | LGO - Brent M1 | 22.69 | 24.14 | 22.57 | 23.69 | 23.78 | 0.09 | | Rotterdam VLSFO - HSFO M1 | 24.70 | 24.32 | 26.04 | 28.58 | 30.61 | 2.03 | [3] Singapore Fuel Oil Data | Type | 2025/10/15 | 2025/10/16 | 2025/10/17 | 2025/10/20 | 2025/10/21 | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Singapore 380cst M1 | 369.25 | 370.01 | 359.76 | 362.82 | 363.59 | 0.77 | | Singapore 180cst M1 | 376.00 | 378.01 | 369.96 | 370.44 | 372.42 | 1.98 | | Singapore VLSFO M1 | 436.14 | 434.16 | 420.01 | 420.94 | 425.95 | 5.01 | | Singapore Gasoil M1 | 83.06 | 82.66 | 80.60 | 82.11 | 82.70 | 0.59 | | Singapore 380cst - Brent M1 | -3.87 | -3.70 | -3.71 | -3.57 | -3.77 | -0.20 | | Singapore VLSFO - Gasoil M1 | -178.50 | -177.52 | -176.43 | -186.67 | -186.03 | 0.64 | [3][9] Singapore Fuel Oil Spot Data | Type | 2025/10/15 | 2025/10/16 | 2025/10/17 | 2025/10/20 | 2025/10/21 | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FOB 380cst | 368.34 | 369.96 | 361.29 | - | 361.52 | - | | FOB VLSFO | 432.14 | 430.47 | 421.95 | - | 421.67 | - | | 380 Basis | -0.75 | -0.50 | -0.65 | - | -1.00 | - | | High - Sulfur Internal - External Spread | 8.9 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 0.6 | | Low - Sulfur Internal - External Spread | 6.3 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 4.9 | 4.3 | -0.6 | [4] Domestic FU Data | Type | 2025/10/15 | 2025/10/16 | 2025/10/17 | 2025/10/20 | 2025/10/21 | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FU 01 | 2683 | 2694 | 2627 | 2646 | 2647 | 1 | | FU 05 | 2653 | 2658 | 2600 | 2616 | 2612 | -4 | | FU 09 | 2600 | 2608 | 2560 | 2575 | 2566 | -9 | | FU 01 - 05 | 30 | 36 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 5 | | FU 05 - 09 | 53 | 50 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 5 | | FU 09 - 01 | -83 | -86 | -67 | -71 | -81 | -10 | [4] Domestic LU Data | Type | 2025/10/15 | 2025/10/16 | 2025/10/17 | 2025/10/20 | 2025/10/21 | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | LU 01 | 3159 | 3158 | 3064 | 3081 | 3070 | -11 | | LU 05 | 3161 | 3172 | 3099 | 3117 | 3093 | -24 | | LU 09 | 3160 | 3183 | 3110 | 3139 | 3105 | -34 | | LU 01 - 05 | -2 | -14 | -35 | -36 | -23 | 13 | | LU 05 - 09 | 1 | -11 | -11 | -22 | -12 | 10 | | LU 09 - 01 | 1 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 35 | -23 | [5]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The fundamentals of the fuel oil market are affected by multiple factors. The expected increase in low - sulfur fuel oil arrivals from the West in October may suppress the market in the short term, but the recovery of ship - owner procurement activities in the North Asian market after the long - holiday is expected to boost downstream low - sulfur fuel oil inquiries. - The current situation of the fuel oil market is complex, with a mix of long and short factors. The inventory in Singapore decreased in the week of October 8, which is positive. However, the price is below the 20 - day line, and the main positions have different trends for high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils. - The market sentiment is stable overnight. OPEC + increased production steadily in September, and there is no new news of energy sanctions on Russia for now. The demand side still faces pressure, and the shipping demand for fuel oil is weak in the short term. The prices of FU2601 and LU2511 are expected to fluctuate within specific ranges: FU2601 between 2710 - 2760 and LU2511 between 3200 - 3250 [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Daily Tips - The fundamentals of fuel oil are neutral. The expected increase in low - sulfur fuel oil arrivals from the West in October may suppress the market, but downstream inquiries are expected to rise. The basis is neutral as the spot is at par with the futures. The inventory in Singapore decreased by 164 barrels to 2061.9 barrels in the week of October 8, which is positive. The price is below the 20 - day line, and the 20 - day line is downward, which is negative. The main positions of high - sulfur fuel oil are short (with short positions decreasing), and for low - sulfur fuel oil, the main positions changed from short to long, both being negative. The prices of FU2601 and LU2511 are expected to fluctuate in the ranges of 2710 - 2760 and 3200 - 3250 respectively [3]. 3.2 Multi - and Short - Term Concerns - The driving force of the market is the resonance between the supply affected by geopolitical risks and the neutral demand. The risk points include the breakdown of OPEC + internal unity and the escalation of war. The optimism on the demand side remains to be verified, and there are potential negative factors such as the possible intensification of sanctions on Russia and the extension of Russia's fuel oil export restrictions [4]. 3.3 Fundamental Data - The prices of Singapore high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils are 382.29 dollars/ton and 452.5 dollars/ton respectively, with the basis of 37 yuan/ton and 24 yuan/ton. The spot is at par with the futures. The inventory in Singapore on October 8 was 2061.9 barrels, a decrease of 164 barrels compared to the previous period [3]. 3.4 Spread Data - No specific spread data analysis is provided other than the basis information mentioned above. 3.5 Inventory Data - The inventory data of Singapore fuel oil shows that on October 8, the inventory was 2061.9 barrels, a decrease of 164 barrels from the previous week. The inventory has fluctuated from July 30 to October 8, with some weeks showing increases and others showing decreases [3][8].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided on the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints - The fuel oil market is expected to show a range - bound oscillation pattern. Ample inventory levels may curb any significant increase in spot valuations. With upstream crude oil prices falling due to geopolitical events, fuel oil prices are under pressure and are expected to operate at a low level today. Specifically, FU2601 is expected to trade in the range of 2820 - 2880, and LU2511 in the range of 3360 - 3420 [3]. - The supply of blending raw materials is sufficient, but traders expect no oversupply of 0.5% sulfur - compliant low - sulfur fuel oil in the downstream marine fuel supply. However, the crack spread of low - sulfur fuel oil has been weak since early September. The high - sulfur fuel oil market may face pressure from concentrated arrivals of arbitrage cargoes from late September to early October, which may exacerbate the already ample inventory levels at the Singapore hub [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Daily Prompt - The fuel oil market is expected to be range - bound. FU2601 is expected to operate between 2820 - 2880, and LU2511 between 3360 - 3420. The market is under pressure from upstream crude oil price drops and ample inventories [3]. 3.2 Long - Short Focus - Bullish factors: Not clearly stated. - Bearish factors: The demand side's optimism remains to be verified. There are risks such as potential intensification of sanctions against Russia and the extension of Russia's fuel oil export restrictions [4]. 3.3 Fundamental Data - **Supply - demand situation**: The supply of blending raw materials is sufficient, but there is no expected oversupply of low - sulfur fuel oil in the downstream. The high - sulfur fuel oil market may face pressure from concentrated cargo arrivals [3]. - **Basis**: The basis of Singapore high - sulfur fuel oil is 117 yuan/ton, and that of low - sulfur fuel oil is 64 yuan/ton, with the spot price higher than the futures price [3]. - **Inventory**: Singapore's fuel oil inventory in the week of September 24 was 2316.9 million barrels, an increase of 1 million barrels [3][8]. - **Market trend**: Prices are above the 20 - day moving average, which is flat [3]. - **Main positions**: High - sulfur main positions are long, with a reduction in long positions; low - sulfur main positions are short, with an increase in short positions [3]. 3.4 Spread Data No specific analysis of spread data is provided in the text. 3.5 Inventory Data - Singapore fuel oil inventory data from July 16 to September 24 shows fluctuations, with an inventory of 2316.9 million barrels on September 24, an increase of 1 million barrels compared to the previous period [8].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - China may announce the third batch of about 10 million tons of clean oil export quotas at the end of August or early September, with the overall export quota slightly higher than last year but lower than the previous expectation of 14 million tons [6] - High - sulfur supply and inventory in Asia remain high in the near - term. The supply pressure in the third quarter is slightly lower than expected, while the seasonal power - generation demand is gradually declining, and the feedstock demand is still supported. Low - sulfur fuel oil spot premiums continue to decline, with supply rising and no specific demand drivers [7] 3. Summary by Directory First Part: Related Data - **FU and LU Futures Data**: On August 28, 2025, the FU主力 price was 2823, up 2 from the previous day; the LU主力 price was 3494, up 9. The FU主力持仓 was 7.9 million hands, down 0.3 million hands; the LU主力持仓 was 7.3 million hands, up 0.2 million hands. The FU仓单 was 119,580 tons, unchanged; the LU仓单 was 35,110 tons, unchanged [3] - **Spread Data**: The FU10 - 1 spread was 30, down 1; the LU10 - 11 spread was - 14, down 14; the LU - FU主力价差 was 671, up 7; the FU10 - 外盘10 spread was 0.9, up 0.7; the LU10 - 外盘09 spread was 3.0, down 2.1 [3] Second Part: Market Analysis - **Important Information**: China may announce the third - batch clean oil export quotas at the end of August or early September, with an estimated volume of about 10 million tons, lower than the previous expectation of 14 million tons [6] - **Market Conditions**: High - sulfur supply and inventory in Asia remain high. Bombing of Russian refineries by Ukraine continues, affecting some refinery capacities. Mexican high - sulfur exports are declining, and US sanctions keep Middle - East high - sulfur exports low. High - sulfur power - generation demand is falling seasonally, but feedstock demand is supported. Low - sulfur fuel oil spot premiums are falling, with supply rising and no specific demand drivers [7] - **Additional Notes**: Singapore's high - sulfur Sep/Oct paper - cargo spread is 0.3 - 1.0 USD/ton, and the low - sulfur Sep/Oct spread is 1.5 - 2.5 USD/ton. The Chinese low - sulfur market has sufficient supply and stable demand, focusing on near - term quota adjustments and issuance rhythm [8][9] Third Part: Related Diagrams - The report includes diagrams of Singapore's high - sulfur and low - sulfur spot premiums, high - and low - sulfur price spreads, LSFO - GO spreads, and high - and low - sulfur fuel oil crack spreads [10]

Core Viewpoint - OPEC+ has decided to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, exceeding market expectations, but the immediate impact on oil prices in Q3 is expected to be limited [1] Group 1: OPEC+ Production Decision - OPEC+ has made a decision to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day for August, which is higher than market forecasts [1] - Some oil-producing countries are currently producing above their target levels, and there are constraints from production compensation plans, leading to actual monthly increases being less than the targeted adjustments [1] Group 2: Market Reactions and Price Trends - The Asian market has shown a subdued response to the OPEC+ production increase, with expectations that the demand for gasoline and jet fuel will support the increase during the peak demand season in Q3 [1] - After the peak season, if the U.S. continues its tariff policies, a return to OPEC+ production levels could negatively impact the fundamentals, potentially leading to a downward shift in oil prices [1] Group 3: Fuel Types and Demand Dynamics - High-sulfur fuel oil (FU) is experiencing weak performance due to low demand from shipping and deep processing, with a lack of support from summer power generation needs in the Middle East and North Africa [1] - Low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) has limited supply pressure due to strong coking profits, but overall demand remains weak, leading to fluctuating prices [1] Group 4: Refinery and Inventory Insights - As of now, the shipment volume from 54 sample refineries has slightly decreased, with the year-on-year growth rate dropping from 8% to 7% [1] - Refinery inventories have increased by 15,000 tons, while social inventories remain stable compared to the previous week [1] Group 5: LPG Market and Chemical Demand - The international LPG supply is overall loose, and with OPEC's further production increase expected in August, overseas prices may come under pressure [1] - Recent maintenance has led to a decline in chemical demand, but lower import costs are helping to restore PDH margins, with attention on the rebound pace of PDH operating rates [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No specific investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View The report analyzes the fuel oil market, indicating that due to increased supply of arbitrage goods and inflow of blending components, the fundamentals of the low - sulfur fuel oil market in Singapore may face greater pressure in the coming weeks. With crude oil prices falling during trading and lack of positive news, fuel oil is expected to trade at low levels. The expected trading ranges are 2800 - 2860 for FU2507 and 3310 - 3370 for LU2506 [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Daily Tips - **Fundamentals**: Increased supply of arbitrage goods and blending components may pressure the low - sulfur fuel oil market in Singapore. In April, the total open interest of the near - month contract for high - sulfur fuel oil in Singapore decreased by 11.32% month - on - month to 9.37 million tons, the third consecutive monthly decline [3]. - **Basis**: The basis for Singapore high - sulfur fuel oil is $51/ton, and for low - sulfur fuel oil is $165/ton, with the spot price higher than the futures price [3]. - **Inventory**: As of the week of April 23, Singapore's fuel oil inventory was 25.989 million barrels, unchanged [3]. - **Market Trend**: Prices are below the 20 - day moving average, and the 20 - day moving average is downward [3]. - **Main Position**: High - sulfur main positions have shifted from short to long, and low - sulfur main positions have shifted from long to short [3]. - **Expectation**: With crude oil prices falling during trading and lack of positive news, fuel oil is expected to trade at low levels. The expected trading ranges are 2800 - 2860 for FU2507 and 3310 - 3370 for LU2506 [3]. 3.2 Multi - Short Focus - **Bullish Factors**: Not clearly stated in the report. - **Bearish Factors**: Not clearly stated in the report. - **Market Driver**: The market is driven by the combination of uncertain supply - side production cuts and neutral demand [4]. 3.3 Fundamental Data - **Futures Price Changes**: The current price of the FU main contract is 2865, up 35 (1.24%) from the previous value; the current price of the LU main contract is 3371, up 62 (1.87%) from the previous value [5]. - **Spot Price Changes**: The current price of Zhoushan high - sulfur fuel oil is $488/ton, up $7 (1.46%) from the previous value; the current price of Zhoushan low - sulfur fuel oil is $495/ton, up $5 (1.02%) from the previous value. The current price of Singapore high - sulfur fuel oil is $395.71/ton, up $9.32 (2.41%) from the previous value; the current price of Singapore low - sulfur fuel oil is $482.5/ton, up $10 (2.12%) from the previous value [6]. 3.4 Inventory Data - **Singapore Fuel Oil Inventory**: As of April 23, the inventory was 25.989 million barrels, unchanged from the previous period. The inventory has shown fluctuations in recent months [3][7].