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            Atlantic Basin; however, geopolitical trade transit constraints could limit any gains. The margin averaged
            $0.42/b in March, down $6.61/b, m-o-m, and down $6.50/b, y-o-y.

            Figure 13: Singapore crack Spreads vs. Dubai ($/bbl)

            Source - Argus and OPEC

            The Singapore gasoil crack spread rose steeply, supported by declining gasoil arrivals amid suppressed
            regional refinery output. The bullish sentiment over gasoil markets globally supported gasoil markets in the
            region despite Singapore middle distillate stocks showing a significant monthly stock build at the end of
            March. The Singapore gasoil crack spread against Dubai averaged $63.64/b, up $43.17/b, m-o-m, and up
            $51.09/b, y-o-y.

            Table 5: Singapore FOB, refined product prices ($/bbl) in March 2026

            Singapore product prices        Price ($/b)                           MoM (%)  YoY (%)
                                                                                   change  change

            Naphtha                         116.34                                76.1%     67.0%
                                                                                            69.0%
            Premium gasoline (unleaded 95)  136.90                                77.0%     61.8%
                                                                                           130.1%
            Regular gasoline (unleaded 92)  128.67                                70.9%    124.4%
                                                                                           124.4%
            Jet/Kerosene                    196.15                                120.3%    52.0%

            Gasoil/Diesel (50 ppm)          193.04                                115.8%

            Fuel oil (180 cst 2.0% S)       190.44                                116.0%

            Fuel oil (380 cst 3.5% S)       107.75                                64.1%

            Source - OPEC

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