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Chinese refiners pay record premiums for Russian ESPO crude
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First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 11:01 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 4, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Chinese refiners are reportedly paying record premiums for Russia’s ESPO crude oil.
SO WHAT?
The development may indicate tighter crude-market conditions and changing energy-trade flows linked to Russia and China.
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