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Asian Diesel Margins Dented by Higher Chinese Flows

OIL PRODUCTS

Asian diesel margins have been declining as Chinese refiners increased exports in the region.

  • The margin to produce a barrel of gasoil from Dubai crude at a typical Singapore refinery dropped to $30.90 on Monday - down from a recent peak of $38.89 a barrel on Jan. 25.
  • The profit margin on gasoil reached a fourth quarter peak of $46.83 a barrel on Oct. 18, and it has slid 34% by the close on Monday as Chinese diesel has arrived onto the market.
  • China's exports of refined fuels in January are likely to be lower than those in December, with Refinitiv Oil Research assessing 1.16 million tonnes, down from December's 2.79 million.
  • Russian diesel will also soon be flooding the Asian market when the European ban takes place February 5 but increased freight costs and limited tanker availability will keep a cap on volumes.


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