October 07, 2024 07:30 GMT
OIL: Saudi Raises November OSP to Asia More then Expected
OIL
Saudi Arabia increased the crude premium to customers in Asia by more than expected for November but cut the OSP for cargoes to Europe and the US.
- Arab Light to Asia was raised by $0.9/bbl to a $2.2/bbl premium above the Oman/Dubai average compared to a Bloomberg survey estimate for a $0.65/bbl increase.
- Arab Heavy to Asia was raised $0.7/bbl and other grades to Asia increased $0.9/bbl.
- The increase comes amid recent gains in global oil futures prices, driven by supply concerns from escalating Middle East tensions.
- OSPs for cargoes to Europe were cut by $0.9/bbl and to the US were cut between $0.10-$0.2/bbl
- Asia accounts for around 80% of Saudi Arabia's oil exports.
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