Freight rates for medium-range product tankers hauling diesel from the US Gulf Coast to Europe have roughly tripled in two weeks, with the TC14 route hitting a 12-month high above $35,500/day. US diesel exports averaged 1.65 million barrels/day in the week ended June 20, the highest since August 2024, as refinery utilization reached an 11-month high.
Strong European demand for US diesel amid Middle East supply fears tightens transatlantic tanker availability and lifts freight costs, supporting diesel and ocean freight prices while pulling US product supply toward export markets.
After 113 past bullish logistics events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -2.8% to +4.2%), and +0.2% over 20.
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