
US refiner shares fell to near two-year lows as tariffs raised fears of weaker fuel demand. US gasoline and diesel futures dropped about 8% in the week, with crude falling more sharply.
Expectations of lower fuel demand from trade-war slowdown weigh on crude and refined product prices. Lower energy costs can ease feed production and freight expenses.
After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 79 past bearish macro events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median -1.0% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -5.7% to +1.7%), and -1.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
Diesel futures dropped about 8% in the week as tariff-driven fuel demand fears hit refiners and product prices.