April 30, 2024 10:59 GMT
Less Heavy Barrels Impacting Asian Refiners
OIL
Asian imports of heavy crude fell to a 5-month low in April, underpinned by a shift towards lighter crude supply according to Vortexa.
- A lighter crude slate in Asia is also curbing naphtha imports.
- Heavier grades have been hit ongoing OPEC+ production cuts and burgeoning domestic refining capacity in places like Saudi, Oman and Mexico which is leaving fewer heavy barrels for export.
- Meanwhile, lower Dar blend exports and fuel oil exports from Kuwait and Russia are adding tightness to the East of Suez fuel oil markets.
Source: Vortexa
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