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US Crude Export Higher Than Expected in April

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US crude oil exports rose more than expected in April after a record 4.5mbpd in March, as Chinese refiners bought cargoes to meet rising fuel demand.

  • April exports to China were set to reach the highest since May 2020 at about 850kbpd according to Kpler and Refinitiv Eikon data. Exports to Europe and other Asian countries however dropped.
  • US exports are expected to fall to about 3.78mbpd in May according to Energy Aspects with a narrowing WTI-Brent spread.
  • "Right now, we're assuming April will average about 4mbpd, but there is upside risk to that number," said Jenna Delaney at Energy Aspects.
  • April's exports "have only been a few hundred thousand barrels per day less than March, which is very surprising," said Rohit Rathod at Vortexa. "It was not expected that exports would remain above 4 million."

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