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Refining margin of a coastal refinery in India
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A refinery in India (fictional) has capacity of 200,000 barrels per day and runs at 90 percent utilization. Crude costs USD 75 per barrel. Each barrel yields 45 percent gasoline worth USD 90 per barrel, 35 percent diesel worth USD 100, and 20 percent fuel oil worth USD 60. Operating costs are USD 5 per barrel. What is the net margin per barrel and the yearly profit before tax, in USD million?
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