Asian demand for sour crude holds frm

摘要

Asia-Pacifc demand for medium sour crude remained frm, with January-load- ing Qatari Al-Shaheen trading in line with December’s three-year highs, despite rising supplies. January Al-Shaheen loadings will rise to 15 cargoes from 10 car- goes in December - when a technical issue slowed pumping rates. Prompt Dubai prices have traded about 74￠/bl above the third-month contract this month, compared with a 50￠/bl premium last month.