Discounted Iraqi Flows Normalize

Indian refiners successfully use foreign-controlled tanker capacity to lift heavily discounted Iraqi crude despite the recent Hormuz disruption. Baghdad’s resumed tanker operations and steep October pricing keep barrels moving to India, easing near-term supply fears and reducing India’s need to bid aggressively for alternative crude.

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