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Brent crude held steady around $108 a barrel on Thursday as a surprisingly strong reading on Chinese manufacturing bolstered hopes of higher demand for the world's No.2 oil consumer.

Argentina: Bunkering operations are affected by tug boats strike.

Fujairah: Tight availability for prompt deliveries. Mixed earliest dates reported as well with most suppliers indicating 2nd August onwards.

Singapore: Good availability with earliest supplies on 31st July onwards.