U.S. crude exports near record as Asia absorbs Middle East disruption

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U.S. crude exports near record as Asia absorbs Middle East disruption
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U.S. crude exports are projected to hit a record 5.2 million barrels per day in May as Asian buyers buy more to offset lost Middle Eastern supply amid the Iran war, according to Kpler. The surge underscores a global supply race and could affect domestic fuel prices and inflation, with potential calls for export restrictions if disruptions persist.

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