Unravelling the shifting dynamics of spreads

There have been some dramatic moves in price spreads between different grades of crude oil in the last year. For the most part, spreads have reflected differences in the underlying physical demand and supply of a particular crude. In this Energy Watch, we discuss the recent drivers of spreads and where we think they are heading.

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