CNBC
19 Aug 2026, 17:51 UTC · 10h ago
Diesel in California rises to $7 a gallon as wars in Europe and Middle East strain supply
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CNBC
19 Aug 2026, 17:51 UTC · 10h ago
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Global refining capacity is facing a significant supply crunch, with S&P Global estimating 6 million barrels per day (bpd) of capacity is offline. — A widespread reduction in refining capacity creates structural fuel shortages that drive up costs across multiple sectors of the global economy.
-0.80Geopolitical conflicts have disrupted roughly 8% of global diesel supply, including Russian export bans and attacks on Middle Eastern refineries. — Supply disruptions from key energy exporters increase volatility and sustain higher baseline prices for industrial fuels.
-0.70Diesel prices are rising significantly, hitting $7 per gallon in California and averaging $5.50 nationwide, creating a 'significant inflationary concern'. — Higher diesel costs increase transportation and agricultural expenses, which typically pass through to consumers as higher retail prices.
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Refining margins have surged to $100 per barrel, exceeding the current price of U.S. crude oil. — This indicates exceptionally high profitability for refining companies despite the broader macroeconomic headwinds.
+0.50Sanctions are expected to prolong refinery outages in Russia by making it difficult to source repair materials. — This suggests that the supply crunch is a long-term structural issue rather than a temporary dip.
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