LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Buyers said near-record Nigerian
price offers, despite slipping in recent days, were still too
high as gasoline refining margins have eased this week.
* Sharp stock increases in gasoline and refined products
both in the United States and Northwest Europe appear to be
checking demand for light, sweet West African crude which has
rallied for a month.
* After selling out of its December programme this week in
its fastest trading month of the year, Nigerian crude sales have
begun to slow.
* With a cargo of Bonny Light selling for under dated Brent
plus $3.50 in recent days but comparable grades being offered
around tjat price and higher, potential buyers were skeptical.
* One European trader said of the high offers: "I dont
understand who is finding interest at current prices."
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