Refinery attacks halt fuel price drops despite crude oil declines

observador.pt (Portuguese)

Refinery attacks are preventing fuel prices from falling further, despite drops in crude oil prices. The head of the oil companies' association stated that refined product markets are distinct from crude oil markets and are currently experiencing a deficit due to attacks on refineries. This situation, exacerbated by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, means it will take months to restore normal international oil and refined product markets.


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