Coverage dated November 13, 2026

Asian Refiners Turn Back to Gulf Oil Despite War Risks

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Asia’s refiners are back to buying Middle Eastern oil as flows through the Strait of Hormuz rise, freight rates ease from record highs, and Gulf producers are offering their crude at discounts to regional benchmarks.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Oil-Hungry Asia Turns Back to Mideast in Earnest as Flows Expand (opens Bloomberg)

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    Oil refiners in Asia are increasingly turning back toward crude from Middle Eastern producers as flows rebound after months of conflict, lessening the need for imports from alternative suppliers including the US.

  2. Oil Price

    Asian Refiners Turn Back to Gulf Oil Despite War Risks (opens Oil Price)

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    Asia’s refiners are back to buying Middle Eastern oil as flows through the Strait of Hormuz rise, freight rates ease from record highs, and Gulf producers are offering their crude at discounts to regional benchmarks.

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