Fuel Oil
Russia's idle oil refining capacity in September seen up 34% vs August, data programs
Russia's offline main oil refining capability in September is set to leap 34% from August, according to Reuters calculations based on data from industry sources, owing to technical failures, Ukrainian drone attacks and seasonal upkeep. Offline capability is seen at 3.87 million metric loads this month, or 14.5% of Russia's total oil refining abilities. That is up from 2.95 million tons in August. An increase in idle refining capacity normally helps with crude oil exports. Market sources informed Reuters on Thursday that Russia's crude oil filling strategy from the Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga for September was modified higher...