Petroleos Mexicanos (AKA Pemex) has cancelled contracts to supply its flagship Maya crude oil to refiners in the US, Europe and Asia, according to people with knowledge of the situation - reports come via Bloomberg (gated).

  • Pemex’s plan to suspend some exports is part of an effort to produce more domestic gasoline and diesel ahead of the June 2 presidential election, the people said

Mexico on average exports about 600,000 barrels a day of Maya crude.

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