Indian Oil bought 3 mln barrels of Middle East and West African crude via a
tender for November delivery to multiple Indian ports. Toke Group sold 1 mln
barrels of Abu Dhabi Murban at a $13–14/bl premium to Brent spot, delivery to
Vadinar; Mercuria sold 1 mln barrels of Iraq Basrah Medium at about flat to
Brent spot, delivery to Chennai; Chevron sold 1 mln barrels of Angola Nemba at a
$18/bl premium to Brent spot.