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Biggest Drop Benchmark Diesel Price
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AI-generatedThe article reports a sharp drop in U.S. diesel retail prices after a period of increases, linked to a ceasefire in the Iran war causing volatility in ULSD futures. The mechanism is primarily demand/supply shock from geopolitical de-escalation, affecting diesel and jet fuel markets. The disconnect between futures and physical prices suggests temporary dislocation. Impact is U.S.-specific but with global crude/refined product implications.
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- U.S. benchmark retail diesel price dropped 20.5 cents to $5.403/gallon, largest decline in over three years.
- ULSD futures on CME were at $3.6889/gallon, up 4.18% after ceasefire announcement in Iran war.
- Diesel prices had risen for 12 consecutive weeks before the drop.
- Total reduction over past two weeks is 24 cents.
- Analysts note disconnect between futures and physical markets, especially for jet fuel.
Over 1-4 weeks, sustained lower jet fuel costs may improve airline margins, but risks from demand fluctuations exist.
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