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China Pulls Record Crude Volumes from Russia in June

OIL

Chinese imports of Russian oil hit an all time high of 10.50 million metric tons in June or 2.56mn bpd according to Chinese government figures.

  • Chinese buyers are facing a narrowing discount for Russian barrels. June-delivery ESPO shipments were priced at a $5.50 per barrel discount to the ICE Brent benchmark, versus $8.50 against ICE Brent for shipments delivered back in March.
  • Oil imports from Saudi Arabia totalled 7.92 million metric tons last month, equivalent to 1.93 mn bpd, up 12% from the previous month.
  • Customs data also showed that imports from Malaysia were 1.51 million bpd in June, up 133% from the same period last year. Malaysia is used to try and disguise the origin of Venezuelan and Iranian barrels.

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