FEATURE: North Sea crude differentials surge while WAF, Med grades feel pressure

North Sea crude has seen significant support from anticipated market tightness, while Mediterranean, West African and US crude differentials suffer from competition. After Forties length had kept pressure on North Sea crude differentials through much of September, buying interest has surged as market participants expect tightness. Demand for Brent Blend, Forties, Oseberg and Ekofisk has been demonstrated in the Platts…