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S Korea's 380 CST bunker premium falls to two-month low on ample supply

Tokyo (Platts)--23May2013/225 am EDT/625 GMT

South Korea's 380 CST bunker fuel premium to Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cargo assessments fell to $19.55/mt Wednesday, the lowest since March 22, due to ample supply, according to Platts data.

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