MAIN TAKEAWAYS
It is the perfect storm: a decrease in exports and lower refinery utilization! However, it is important to note that slow economic growth is still playing a role in limiting growth in oil demand.
It is clear by now that the sharp increase in imports two weeks ago was a one-time event and not a new trend.
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