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European supply tightness keeps middle distillate margins firm

In this insight, we explore global middle distillate flows and look for where the push and pull elements are to identify what could be keeping cracks firm.

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US crude exports to Europe remain strong with larger tankers increasingly used
US crude exports to Europe remain strong with larger tankers increasingly used
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