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US Diesel Exports to Hit Record Weekly High: Platts

OIL PRODUCTS

An influx of diesel/gasoil from the US has put some pressure on the European distillates complex, with record volumes headed for Europe in the final week of June, Platts said.

  • The has been spurred by domestic US price weakness and falling freight rates, enabling exporters to capitalise on an open arbitrage window to Europe.
  • A total of 39 diesel/gasoil cargoes loaded between mid-June and July 3.
  • However, incoming supply has put pressure on the European market as demand remains at normal levels. The ICE LSGO futures has since flipped to contango.
  • Traders remain watchful of an ARA stock build, already 10% above 2023 levels.
  • Inventory strength will provide a key indicator for refining margins headed into Autumn, with September maintenance season nearing.
  • Further injections from the Middle East could exacerbate weakness in H2 July. Hurricane supply risks could provide upside, however.

Source: S&P Global Commodity Insights

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