# The Atlantic Basin pulls diesel into the spotlight - Vortexa

> Vortexa data show global diesel exports reached 7.98 million barrels a day in August, the highest August figure in its dataset. Middle East and India/South Korea refinery exports rose as Atlantic Basin diesel demand strengthened in Europe and for winter heating.

- Date: 2021-09-09 · published 2021-09-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/45252-the-atlantic-basin-pulls-diesel-into-the-spotlight-vortexa
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

Strong diesel demand and export flows keep distillate cracks supported through winter. This supports higher fuel and freight costs for feed supply chains.

## Read by commodity

- DIESEL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- vortexa.com: https://www.vortexa.com/insights/products/the-atlantic-basin-pulls-diesel-into-the-spotlight/

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