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Global diesel exports lag crude shipments amid Gulf infrastructure woes

Global diesel prices are experiencing sustained high levels due to challenges in restoring refined fuel exports from Gulf countries. Despite recovering crude shipments and strategic reserve releases, export volumes remain significantly below pre-war figures. Analysts point to infrastructure limitations in the Persian Gulf, which are optimized for crude oil rather than refined products, as a key factor hindering a faster market recovery. AI

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Global diesel exports lag crude shipments amid Gulf infrastructure woes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Ma ·

    Global diesel shortage: why Gulf refined fuel exports lag crude oil shipments

    Global diesel prices remain near record highs as Gulf producers struggle to restore refined-fuel exports, despite a recovery in crude shipments and pledges by more countries to release reserves. Net diesel exports from Gulf countries averaged 390,000 barrels per day in August, ju…