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Atlantic oil is more appealing to Asian buyers as spread narrows

Published11 SEP 25 - 15:15 Reading time  minutes
Brent spreads have weakened amid a seasonal lull in European crude buying, as well as bigger US oil exports and growing supply elsewhere in the region. The excess supply “has found at least a temporary way to clear into Asia” given that the arbitrage window creates the potential for higher flows east, Sparta Commodities said in a note.

Bloomberg, September 10, 2025

Atlantic crude is more attractive to Asian buyers as the Brent-Dubai spread narrows, with West African barrels already moving east, supported by Indian buying and oversupply in Europe, creating short-term arbitrage opportunities for traders.

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