0342 GMT - Sinopec's 4Q earnings could be hurt by weak oil prices which could cut the value of its inventories, Citi analysts Oscar Yee and Desmond Law say in a note. While strong regional jet fuel crack spreads could lift gross refining margins by about $0.5-$0.7 per barrel, the analysts caution that rising spot crude premiums due to Russian sanctions could drag on GRM later in 4Q. However they note that Sinopec takes very little Russian crude compared with teapot refineries, which could help Sinopec win a bigger share of the domestic market. Citi still prefers PetroChina over Sinopec because of the former's stronger free cashflow and potential for higher dividends. (jason.chau@wsj.com)
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