January 06, 2025 11:44 GMT
OIL: Iran’s Initial Observed Crude Exports Fall from Multi-Month High
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Iran’s observed crude and condensate exports fell to 1.66m b/d in December, according to preliminary estimates, cited by Bloomberg.
- The drop comes as the outgoing Biden administration targets more tankers carrying Iran’s oil exports and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan.20.
- It is expected that the Trump administration will take a tougher stance vis a vis Tehran.
- a total of 24 VLCCs, 4 Suezmaxes and 2 Aframaxes left Iran in December, carrying a total of 51.4m bbl of crude and condensates.
- This compares to 54m bbl, or 1.8m b/d in November.
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