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Brent-WTI spread to narrow in 2019

The relative scarcity of Brent crude and an abundance of WTI have led to a persistently wide price spread between the two oils. However, we expect enhanced pipeline capacity in the US and somewhat higher OPEC output to narrow the spread later this year.

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