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MNI Weekly: Russian Export Cuts Under Question While Unlikely Suspects Bolster Global Supply

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  • Russian Export Cuts Under Question While Unlikely Suspects Bolster Global Supply: Russian oil exports gathered pace in October, leading the markets to question its voluntary cut commitments though its oil exports at a 17-month low help to fill the gap. Meanwhile, Nigeria, Iran and Kazakhstan help to bolster global oil supplies while Saudi remains steadfast to cuts.
  • Oil Markets: Crude shows no clear direction amid sensitivity to Middle East headlines while focus turns towards global demand uncertainty. Diesel cracks have softened in H2 Oct but remain relatively robust compared to historical levels supporting strong refinery runs despite weak gasoline fundamentals.
  • Gas Markets: European natural gas prices have eased in the past week as supply risk fears ease but prices remain volatile to developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict. US Natgas is trading higher on the week supported by above-average demand due to colder weather.

*Also see our deep dive this week on the Middle East escalation on gas markets.


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