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US Diesel Crack Spread Exceeds $100 a Barrel for First Time

The US diesel crack spread has surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time on record amid tight market supplies.

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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
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US Diesel Crack Spread Exceeds $100 a Barrel for First Time

The US diesel crack spread—the refining margin for producing diesel from crude oil—has crossed the $100-per-barrel threshold for the first time.

The milestone highlights severe constraints in global refining capacity and elevated demand for distillate fuels, pushing processing margins to unprecedented levels.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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David Chen
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David reports on energy, metals and agricultural markets, tracking how supply signals and safe-haven demand move prices across the commodities complex.

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