Physical crude prices are trading far above paper futures, indicating real shortages as buyers scramble for cargoes and refiners consider cutting operations. The oil futures paper market is likely underestimating the massive supply disruption that a closed Strait of Hormuz is creating in physical crude and fuel supply globally. Crude futures prices briefly spiked early this week to $119 per barrel, before... [5016 chars]
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