OIL: ESPO Freight Rates Fell to Lowest Since Dec. 2024
Jul-03 12:50
Freight rates for ESPO Blend crude from Russia’s Kozmino port to China fell to the lowest since Dec. 2024 on higher tanker availability and lower June exports, Reuters reports citing three traders.
- Freight rates on the route have dropped below $1.9m for July-loading cargoes, for a one-way trip on an Aframax vessel, from $2m to $3m for April loading volumes, Reuters sources said.
- Freight rates have fallen as more non-sanctioned tankers have joined the ESPO market.
- Oil exports from Kozmino port were curbed to 3.6m tons in June due to planned maintenance after seeing ESPO exports of 4.2m tons in May. Exports are set to increase 7.5% on a daily basis to 4m tons in July.
- Pre sanction levels of less than $1.5m might be achieved again this year if no additional Russian transport restrictions emerge, Reuters sources said.
- ESPO Blend crude premiums for loading from Kozmino in late July and early August remain supported by strong Chinese demand.
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