Topic
us exports
Commodities Energy & Petrochemicals #crude oil#asian refiners
Asian refiners buy more US crude as Hormuz remains blocked, traders say
At least four Asian refiners bought US crude this week as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, according to traders cited by The Hindu BusinessLine. The purchases, spanning Mars and WTI grades for delivery later this year, came at premiums of $8–14 per barrel above Dubai, WTI, and Dated Brent benchmarks. Asia's July imports of US crude hit a record 2.35 million barrels per day, data from Kpler showed.
Aug 14, 2026 1 source
Commodities Energy & Petrochemicals #crude oil#us exports
US Crude Bound for Israel for First Time Since 2023, Times of India Reports
A Times of India report headlined 'US crude bound for Israel for first time since 2023' was published on 1 August 2026. The source text supplied no additional details about the cargo, pricing, or routing.
Aug 1, 2026 1 source