Growing concern
The markets are on tenterhooks, watching for the slightest signal that tensions with Russia are easing or that an invasion of Ukraine is imminent. Equity markets fell…
ICE Brent crude oil gained a dollar, to 67.7 $/b at the prompt, supported by a relatively constructive EIA weekly report but also strengthening cracks globally. US demand remained strong, despite a pullback in gasoline consumption, while US refiners processed 15 mb/d of crude last week. US crude production remained pegged to 11 mb/d, which should continue to incentivize greater crude imports.
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