US refiners turn to Middle East for oil after Russia import ban
Russia last year accounted for just under half of US fuel oil imports, Mexico for 20% and the Middle East about 5%.
Workers use a steam jet to clean an oil pump in the Uzen oil and gas field in the Mangistau Region of Kazakhstan November 13, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/PAVEL MIKHEYEV)ByREUTERSUpdated: