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Crude Benchmarks Near the $50/bbl Level
Tuesday May 17, 2016
The creek continues to rise as falling production and increased demand have benchmarks nearing the $50/bbl level.
Prices have regained more than 80% from the 12 year bottom experienced earlier this year.
Demand is increasing from China and output disruptions have indicated that tomorrows inventory report will show a draw in crude stockpiles.
Bunkers prices continue to firm in the primary ports.
WTI June $48.31 /bbl Up $0.59
Brent July $49.28 /bbl Up $0.31