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Glut of oil products to weigh on demand for crude

The tightening of the oil market since the start of the year has been the main driver of the price rally over the last few months. However, there are valid concerns that stocks of oil products are rising rapidly as refineries turn excess crude into excess products. This Energy Watch will look at the potential for large stocks of petroleum products to weigh on demand for oil over the rest of this year and the impact that may have on oil prices.

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