Strong exports contributed to the first drawdown in stocks in four weeks last week, supporting already-high crude prices. What’s more, stocks at the hub of Cushing, Oklahoma, also fell and they are now down about 50% y/y. With demand looking healthy, prices are likely to remain high for a few months yet.
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