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Urals Discount to -8$/bbl on China Interest and Shortage of Sour Crude

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Russian Urals prices have increased to the highest levels since the introduction of the G7 price cap according to Reuters sources.

  • Urals cargoes for delivery to Chinese ports late in June and in July were estimated at a 7.5-8$/bbl discount to ICE Brent.
  • The price has increased by about 2$/bbl compared to the estimate last month to the highest level seen since December 2022.
  • The move has been driven by strong buying interest from Chinese refiners and a global shortage of sour crude due to the Russian restrictions.

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