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ESPO Crude Price Surges Amid Chinese Refinery Shortage

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China's oil refiners are struggling to secure replacement crude cargoes due to dwindling supplies of Russian and Iranian barrels.

The shortage has driven up prices, with the ESPO crude benchmark reaching $26 per barrel over Brent.

This surge in price is causing concern among Chinese refineries as they scramble to find alternative sources for their crude oil needs.

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