Trump ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban as global supply crunch worsens
Key takeaway
US government weighs a diesel export ban, reducing US diesel exports.
- Step 1 · The triggerthe US government considers a diesel export ban, reducing US diesel exports and tightening global supply
- Step 2 · Knock-onglobal diesel prices rise as international supply tightens, benefiting non-US suppliers
- Step 3 · Knock-onUS refiners like Marathon Petroleum lose export market access, compressing refining margins
- Step 4 · Reaches youUS refiners rebalance output toward domestic gasoline, risking higher US gasoline prices and input cost inflation for US SMEs
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Source: CNBC
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