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EconomyAsian refiners use smaller tankers and buy delivered crude as freight rates soar

Asian refiners are turning to smaller tankers, long-term vessel charters and delivered-basis purchases of Middle East crude to reduce feedstock costs as freight rates hover near record levels, company officials said.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 09:40Original

Asian refiners use smaller tankers and buy delivered crude as freight rates soar
Asian refiners use smaller tankers and buy delivered crude as freight rates soarEconomy