Why Russia's Diesel Exports Are Suddenly Soaring
Why it matters
Russia's diesel exports have seen a sudden surge, reversing a year-long increase in refining margins due to a shortage, and are now contributing to bearish market sentiment in global middle-distillate markets.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 85% confidence.
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Original source
Russian diesel has moved from being the main bullish factor in global middle-distillate markets in 2025 to an overwhelmingly bearish force by early 2026, reversing a year-long surge in refining margins. The European diesel crack spread rose from $16.7/bbl in early January 2025 to $34.17/bbl in November as Russian supply – already structurally weakened since the start of the war – slid into acute shortage. That squeeze has now eased with the diesel crack spread averaging $21.7/bbl in January 2026. Refinery repairs, recovering runs and…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 23, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.