Japanese refiners will likely keep import volumes of Iranian crude steady as Tokyo adopts a wait-and-see strategy regarding Iran's nuclear program following the recent signing of an interim nuclear agreement, according to two sources familiar with the issue. As part of the agreement, the EU and US have lifted sanctions slapped on shipping insurance for Iranian crude shipments -- a move that will likely ease the current logistical complications that Asian refiners face when trying to transport Iranian crude.
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