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Chinese refiners pay record premiums for Russian ESPO crude

Chinese refiners are reportedly paying record premiums for Russia’s ESPO crude oil.

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The development may indicate tighter crude-market conditions and changing energy-trade flows linked to Russia and China.

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  1. Chinese Refiners Pay Record Premiums for Russian ESPO Crude ↗oilprice.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
  2. Chinese Refiners Pay Record Premiums For Russian ESPO Crude ↗zerohedge.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

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