Russia Ban Set to Upend European Crude Trade

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As European refiners look to replace Russia's Urals crude grade ahead of an EU import ban that takes effect in just three weeks, Norway is emerging as their preferred source of alternative feedstock.

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Oil Supply, Oil Trade, Crude Oil, Sanctions, Refining, Ukraine Crisis
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