Asian refiners are reportedly purchasing U.S. crude oil, with shipments set to begin in September.

According to informed traders, Asian refiners have recently purchased several shipments of American crude oil, which will be loaded in September, with each purchase totaling approximately 2 million barrels. Buyers include Thailand's PTT and South Korea's SK Energy. It is reported that Japanese refiner Idemitsu has also purchased some American crude oil, but the final destination of the relevant cargo remains unclear.