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The differentials remain the same

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 2, 2026

The differentials between Caspian and Urals crude oil remained unchanged on Friday, in a'mild' market. Russia -and a few of its neighbouring countries - were off for the New Year holiday.

PLATTS WINDOW

There were no bids or offers reported to Platts on Friday for Urals, Azeri BTC - and CPC Blend.

Three delegates from OPEC+ said that despite the high political tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE regarding?Yemen, OPEC+ is likely to maintain a steady?oil production at its meeting 'on Sunday.

India wants refiners to provide weekly reports on oil purchases from the U.S. and Russia, according to sources familiar with the situation. They also expect Russian crude imports to fall below 1 million barrels each day as New Delhi tries to reach a deal with Washington. (Reporting and editing by Robert Harvey)

(source: Reuters)

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