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Market Chatter: Saudi Aramco Reportedly Bids for Fuel Cargoes in Europe, Mediterranean

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Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SASE:2222), d/b/a Saudi Aramco, has been bidding for diesel cargoes in the Mediterranean, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing brokers who monitor S&P Global Energy's Platts pricing window.

Sources told the news outlet that the Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant has also been seeking to secure gasoline in Europe.

Saudi Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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