WTI crude oil posted a strong gain, yesterday, but the focus was on the narrowing spread between WTI and Brent crude. The spread has declined below the $10 mark in rapid fashion. All of the rail car shipments and the latest pipeline developments have caused the shift. In fact, Louisiana Light Sweet crude is now at a premium to both WTI and Brent. LLS is the local Gulf Coast marker.
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