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UBP sees refining margins staying high amid global capacity shortfall

PUBT·10/20/2026 07:58:03
UBP sees refining margins staying high amid global capacity shortfall
  • A global refining capacity shortfall exceeding 10% is expected to keep refining margins high.
  • Consumer fuel costs average around USD 140-180 per barrel when refining margins are added to Brent crude prices.
  • European refining margins reached a record USD 50 per barrel this summer; diesel margins hit USD 100 per barrel.
  • Total diesel costs reached a record USD 200 per barrel, while Brent trades around USD 100 per barrel.
  • Logistics add more than USD 30 per barrel to delivery costs, while rebuilding depleted oil inventories will create additional demand.


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