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October 27, 2026
The Port Journal

The Diesel Crisis Is Here To Stay

The diesel crunch is set to persist well into 2027 as supply remains limited by the Middle East conflict and the damaged Russian refineries, analysts say. Attempts at transient small supply-side solutions like the…

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The Diesel Crisis Is Here To Stay
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What I Cover Irina Slav has been writing about global energy markets since 2007, covering the oil and gas industry, energy security, commodities, and the…

The diesel crunch is set to persist well into 2027 as supply remains limited by the Middle East conflict and the damaged Russian refineries, analysts say.

Attempts at transient small supply-side solutions like the Trump-Putin diesel deal are not expected to move the needle in the very tight global market.

Until refineries in the Middle East, damaged by Iranian strikes, return to full operations, oil product flows through the Strait of Hormuz recover, and Russia’s diesel exports rebound, the world’s supply of diesel will remain below 2025 levels.

This story was originally published by OilPrice.com. Read the full story at OilPrice.com →

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