South Korea deepens reliance on Saudi crude; September shipments up 30% on year

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South Korea has increased its reliance on Saudi crude oil with shipments from the key OPEC country rising for the third consecutive month in September, while major local refiners plan to step up efforts to secure a steady inflow of Persian Gulf supplies on a longer term contractual basis, industry sources said over Oct. 18-20, based on the latest customs…