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EnergyEnergy: changes to oil or gas supply can affect Gulf export revenue and Kuwait fuel costs.

Low fuel stocks could keep refining tight, which may support oil prices and Gulf revenue.

OMV's new chief executive says low fuel stocks will keep global refining markets tight

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In simple terms

Low oil and fuel stocks will prolong the impact of supply disruptions on global refining markets, OMV chief executive Emma Delaney has said, as the Austrian energy company benefits from elevated margins following months of turmoil in the Middle East.

Why it matters for the Gulf

  1. OMV's chief executive says low fuel inventories persist.
  2. Supply disruptions keep global refining markets tight, supporting margins.
  3. Tighter refining could support oil prices and Gulf oil revenue.

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