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Evening Price Update

Fueloil cargo surged sharply by about USD8.00/MT supported by just a deal traded, notably many bidders and offers were seen on screen. Gasoil cargo closed bullish by about USD1.80/BBL.

Delivered products were selling much higher this afternoon for all grades, even though WTI Crude is not showing much hike so far. Meantime, our bunker indication is revised upward for all indices, amid average demand till now.

Morning Commentary

NYMEX Light Sweet Crude Oil price closed higher last night to settle at USD71.03 a barrel; WTI Access trading is showing quite steady with not so much fluctuation this morning.

Fueloil paper opened almost flat with marginal hike of just fifty US cents per metric ton. On the other hand, Gasoil paper opened much strong today, surged by USD1.40/BBL. For the time being, only our Distillates indices were revised upward and maintain the same for the rest of the grades.