Crude Oil
Oil prices were settled in the negative zone for the first time in two weeks amid thin trading as Europe was closed. Both Brent and WTI futures settled 53 cents lower at $ 55.36 / bbl and $ 52.65 /bbl respectively.
The drop was primarily attributed to reports by the EIA that shale oil production in May would increase by 123 kbpd, the largest monthly increase in two years.
There would also be an element of price correction and profit taking at these levels.
Technically, Brent has moved out of the rising channel.
Markets would be looking to the API data tonight for direction.
Naphtha
Gasoline cracks have improved a bit today. The May crack is valued at $ 12.1 /bbl today as compared to $ 11.8 yesterday. The May-June spread is steady at 30 cents / bbl.
Middle Distillates
Gasoil cracks continue to stay steady. The value of the May is $11.80/bbl. The regrade too is steady at -$ 0.20 /bbl for May today.
180 CST Fuel Oil
Fuel oil cracks are marginally stronger today The 180 cst Fuel Oil – Dubai crack for May is valued at -$ 4.0
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