Global markets for refined energy products tightened after Chinese fuel exporters cancelled planned October shipments of diesel and gasoline to protect domestic inventories, according to ITP Media Group.
The export halts followed marked reductions in refined product flows originating from the Persian Gulf, where refinery outages and maritime transport constraints crimped output. While crude oil shipments from Gulf producers returned closer to baseline levels, regional supplies of transport fuels, including jet fuel and diesel, remained constrained.
Asian trading margins and fuel crack spreads widened noticeably due to the sudden drop in Chinese export volumes. Additionally, Russia extended its diesel export restrictions through the end of October, deepening supply deficits across trading links connecting Asian refiners with Gulf distributors.
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- ITP Media Group · 2026-10-02
