Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Natural Resources Canada provides resources relating to the upstream and downstream sectors of Canada’s oil industry. Their bi-weekly Fuel Focus Report.  provides Canadians with regular information on the various aspects of the gasoline market in Canada and raises awareness of the economic drivers influencing prices.

Industry-Related Web Sites

These links provide valuable information about petroleum markets, supply/demand factors, and other information relative to the petroleum industry.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

The EIA Provides a wealth of information relating to petroleum markets in the U.S. Every Wednesday, the EIA publishes This Week in Petroleum, which provides an overview of the current factors influencing petroleum markets.

International Energy Agency (IEA)

The International Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organization which acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. It publishes a monthly Oil Market Report which provides an overview of global crude and refined product markets.

American Petroleum Institute (API)

The American Petroleum Institute is the U.S. national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. In addition to its advocacy role, it also establishes a multitude of standards for products and processes, as well as certification parameters.

Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI)

The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI) is an industry association representing major Canadian companies involved in the refining, distribution, and/or marketing of petroleum products.

Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (CIPMA)

CIPMA is a national not-for-profit trade association representing the interests of independent, (non-refiner) fuel marketers in Canada.

U.S. National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA)

The NPRA is a national trade association representing nearly 500 members, including virtually all U.S. refiners and petrochemical manufacturers.

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