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Goldman Sachs Steps Up Warnings on Diesel
rigzone.com · August 31, 2026 · Week 2026-36
Summary
Goldman Sachs is raising alarms about a tightening global diesel market, citing geopolitical risks from conflicts in the Middle East and the war between Russia and Ukraine. These conflicts are disrupting refining operations and crude oil flows, creating upward pressure on middle distillate prices.
Strategic Implication
Heightened geopolitical risk premium on refined products could boost margins for sophisticated GCC refiners like Saudi Aramco and ADNOC, who are major diesel exporters.