European diesel margins have held firm at near-record levels, defying a notable uptick in U.S. fuel inventories that analysts had anticipated would pressure prices. Low-sulphur gasoil futures on the ICE Futures Europe exchange traded at $76.39 per barrel above Brent crude futures at 1615 GMT, marking an increase of 22 cents from the prior close. This premium reflects sustained demand pressures in Europe, where diesel prices have remained elevated despite broader market volatility.
European diesel margins persist at record highs amid US inventory surge
Diesel margins in Europe remained resilient despite a sharp rise in U.S. distillate inventories, with low-sulphur gasoil futures trading at elevated premiums to Brent crude.
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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 15 Sept 2026 · 18:12 · 1 min read
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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