Asia’s August crude imports remain subdued, raising doubts about U.S. claims that Middle East oil exports have rebounded sharply toward pre-war levels.

Asian refiners are set to nearly double purchases of US crude for September as Middle Eastern oil prices surge amid the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption. More than 40…

Asia’s August crude imports remain subdued, raising doubts about U.S. claims that Middle East oil exports have rebounded sharply toward pre-war levels.