Kazakhstan's KazTrans Oil says loadings from the Aktau port to Baku, Tbilisi, Kahan pipeline, currently out 106k tonnes in January.

Kazakhstan's cut of oil exports by 30% due to the Tengiz outage and loading restrictions indicates a significant supply-side impact, particularly for the WTI and broader commodities market.

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Kazakhstan cuts oil exports by 30% in January and December due to the Tengiz outage and CPC loading restrictions, according to sources.

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This reduction, amounting to 106k tonnes, could tighten global supply amid already elevated geopolitical tensions, likely influencing price actions in oil futures and energy stocks.

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