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ESPO Crude Differentials Recovering Faster Than Urals

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Russian crude price differentials to North Sea dated – source: IEA using Argus price data

  • ESPO crude showing the greatest recovery due to rebounding Asian refining activity.
  • Urals discounts of around -$20/bbl still steep but have recovered from circa -$35/bbl through summer months.


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