Asia/Pacific
Indian refiners' January crude processing slips 0.2% from a month earlier
On a year-on-year basis, refinery throughput was little changed in January. India is the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer.
India's Bharat Petroleum, HPCL Mittal buy Venezuelan oil
The heavy oil, purchased through two separate deals, is planned to be co-loaded on a very large crude carrier to save on shipping cost, and will boost India's imports of Venezuelan crude to at least 6 MMbbl through April.
Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009
The rise to the highest since 2009 is attributed to progress in energy development projects involving Japanese firms and a decline in oil and gas imports.
India's Reliance wins U.S. license for Venezuelan oil
A general license authorizes the purchase, exportation, and sale of Venezuelan-origin oil that has already been extracted, including the refining of such oil.
Singapore light distillates stocks hit over 3-yr high on robust imports
Singapore light distillate stocks swelled to the highest level since July 2022 this week amid high supplies of naphtha and gasoline while demand for both products was lower-than-expected.
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