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Weaker Diesel Time Spreads in Asia Amid Rising Stocks

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Front-month time spreads for diesel are weaker in Asia amid rising stocks and following the signs of softer global consumption signalling more bearishness for oil markets according to Bloomberg.

  • The 10ppm gasoil front-month time spread in Singapore has today fallen to 0.30$/bbl from almost 4.70$/bbl in Sept.
  • Regional stockpiles of middle-distillate fuels such as gasoil, kerosene and jet fuel in the Asian trading hub of Singapore rose to the highest in more than two years.
  • Data this week showed Singapore Middle Distillates inventories up to just 5.5% below the seasonal five year average from as much as 19% below in late October. European ARA Gasoil stocks are however still 23.6% below the five year average.
  • Japan showed the biggest increase across major oil hubs as kerosene demand is limited by warmer weather according to FGE yesterday.


Source: Bloomberg

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