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Episode 40: Tariff relief & summer ramp-up; where does oil go from here?
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team dives into the recent oil market rebound spurred by a 90-day US-China tariff reprieve, analyzing its impact on light ends, crude, and middle distillates. They explore how LPG and naphtha markets are stabilising, the bearish pressures on gasoline despite open arbitrages, and a cautiously bullish outlook on crude driven by tightening US stocks and OPEC dynamics. The discussion also covers middle distillates, noting a tactical rebound in diesel and jet fuel amid shifting global flows, while emphasizing the need to monitor…
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