U.S. crude can’t compete now in Asia because freight rates have made it too expensive.
Due to the higher freight costs, WTI Crude is now $1 a barrel more expensive than Abu Dhabi’s Murban, versus small discounts or parity in prices last week.
For example, India is looking to buy more term supplies from Saudi Arabia and from West African producers as the world’s third-largest crude oil importer is always on the hunt for bargains for its crude supply.
West Africa Oil and Gas Upstream Market: Growth and Trends Analysis
The West Africa Oil and Gas Upstream Market is anticipated to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.7% during the period 2020-2025.
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) has said it will continue to explore new markets within West Africa for petroleum products while preparing to transition from a purely oil and gas company to a full energy company.