VLCC rates to China rise as refiners sidestep Urals crude

Key routes to China from the US, West Africa and Middle East all show gains for largest crude carriers

VLCC rates to China have improved as state-run refiners look to import crude from the US and Middle East
VLCC rates to China have improved as state-run refiners look to import crude from the US and Middle EastPhoto: Frontline
Published 19 August 2022, 15:36Updated 19 August 2022, 15:36
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