The Commodities Institute Podcast

Energy Storage Booms While Europe Gas Dips & Wheat Taxes Cut

On today’s episode of The Commodities Institute Podcast, we break down the massive market distortions caused by the Iran war. We analyze the IEA’s warning of a looming July “red zone” as 14 million barrels of daily oil vanish, Equinor’s alert on critical European gas shortages, and how a record-breaking quarter for U.S. energy storage is colliding with federal policy freezes. Plus, we cover shifting Indonesian nickel policies, surging Southeast Asian rice rates ahead of El Niño, and Gina Rinehart’s $250 million backing to break Chinese dominance in rare earths. https://www.commoditiesinstitute.com FOLLOW US @commoditiesinstitute Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commoditiesinstitute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/61584221970761 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@commoditiesinstitute YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@commoditiesinstitute Listen to the Podcast: Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6eO2y40mmH5J8boeF0ANjJ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodities-institute-podcast/id1826784341 Commodities Market Oil Metals News Trading Agriculture Policy Politics Energy

Indonesia Seizes Exports, Zinc Surges, India Soymeal Halves, and China Cuts Oil Output by 1M BPD

A sweeping look at the geopolitical shocks rocking global commodities on May 20, 2026. From China's state refiners slashing oil throughput by over one million barrels per day due to the war in Iran, to Indonesia's historic centralization of palm oil and coal exports under a single state enterprise. Plus, a double supply hit pushes Western zinc prices to a four-year high of $3,633.50, while four U.S. LNG vessels head to China following the Trump-Xi summit. https://www.commoditiesinstitute.com FOLLOW US @commoditiesinstitute Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commoditiesinstitute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/61584221970761 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@commoditiesinstitute YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@commoditiesinstitute Listen to the Podcast: Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6eO2y40mmH5J8boeF0ANjJ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodities-institute-podcast/id1826784341 Commodities Market Oil Metals News Trading Agriculture Policy Politics Energy

Oil Above $112, Australia Wheat Cuts, Platinum Surge and AI Power Boom

Brent crude closes above $112 as oil inventories tighten and the U.S. extends sanctions waivers on stranded Russian crude. Australian farmers slash wheat planting amid soaring fertilizer costs and dry weather risks, raising fears of a global grain deficit. Platinum group metals rally on persistent supply shortages, while tungsten price spikes raise drilling costs for U.S. energy producers. Meanwhile, NextEra’s $66.8 billion acquisition of Dominion highlights the accelerating race to power AI-driven data center growth across the United States. https://www.commoditiesinstitute.com FOLLOW US @commoditiesinstitute Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commoditiesinstitute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/61584221970761 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@commoditiesinstitute YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@commoditiesinstitute Listen to the Podcast: Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6eO2y40mmH5J8boeF0ANjJ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodities-institute-podcast/id1826784341 Commodities Market Oil Metals News Trading Agriculture Policy Politics Energy

Platinum Deficits, China Soy Deals and Gulf Aluminum Shifts

Commodity markets are entering a new phase of disruption as the Strait of Hormuz crisis spreads beyond crude oil into metals, fertilizers, agriculture, and shipping. In today’s episode, Emily Costa examines how nearly one billion barrels of lost crude supply is reshaping global trade, why platinum shortages are persisting despite weaker auto demand, how China and the United States are negotiating new agricultural purchases, and why Gulf aluminum producers are reorganizing operations around new shipping realities. The episode also explores the growing political importance of ethanol policy, tightening fertilizer supplies, and the rising economic risks tied to prolonged maritime disruption https://www.commoditiesinstitute.com FOLLOW US @commoditiesinstitute Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commoditiesinstitute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/61584221970761 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@commoditiesinstitute YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@commoditiesinstitute Listen to the Podcast: Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6eO2y40mmH5J8boeF0ANjJ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodities-institute-podcast/id1826784341 Commodities Market Oil Metals News Trading Agriculture Policy Politics Energy

Oil Deficits, India Sugar Ban, Wheat Surge, and Gold Market Turbulence

We break down a landmark day in global trade as the IEA warns of a historic oil supply shock caused by the Iran war. We explore India’s dual shock—banning sugar exports and hiking gold duties—and analyze the $18.5 billion Equinox-Orla merger that signals a massive shift toward "safe haven" mining in Canada. Plus, why El Niño and high input costs are threatening global food security. https://www.commoditiesinstitute.com FOLLOW US @commoditiesinstitute Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commoditiesinstitute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/61584221970761 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@commoditiesinstitute YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@commoditiesinstitute Listen to the Podcast: Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6eO2y40mmH5J8boeF0ANjJ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commodities-institute-podcast/id1826784341 Commodities Market Oil Metals News Trading Agriculture Policy Politics Energy