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China’s Refiners Turn to Africa and Brazil Crude as Freight Rates Ease

China’s refiners are buying crude oil from West Africa and Brazil after freight rates eased in the past two weeks, while competition for Russian supply is stronger and Iranian barrels have disappeared. Following a decline in shipping rates from all-time highs, some Chinese refiners have bought West African and Brazilian crude grades at premiums of up to $20 per barrel above ICE Brent for delivery…

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Iran Eyes $130 Oil While at Least 50 Tankers Sit Stuck in the Gulf

An oil price of $130 per barrel could be one of the scenarios of Iran’s economic planners preparing the budget for the next Iranian year starting March 2027, according to Iranian media. It is not clear yet what baseline Iranian economists will use in next year’s budget, but the Plan and Budget Organization may include a scenario assuming $130 a barrel oil, according to Fars News Agency, which is…

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