{
  "id": 8226885,
  "title": "Oman crude demand rises as Asian refiners prioritise supply security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/oman-crude-demand-rises-as-asian-refiners-prioritise-supply-security",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:00:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/oman-crude-demand-rises-as-asian-refiners-prioritise-supply-security/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Oman crude oil is gaining favour among Asian refiners as concerns over shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz prompt buyers to place greater emphasis on delivery security. ‘Oman Export Blend is rapidly becoming Asia’s preferred medium-sour crude in the Persian Gulf market, owing to its limited exposure to logistical risks stemming from the US-Iran ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Asian markets rally on lower yields and easing crude; BOJ lifts benchmark rate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/asian-markets-rally-on-lower-yields-and-easing-crude-boj-lifts",
        "published": "2026-09-18T06:31:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}