# Diesel Demand Boosted Crude, But May Now Hurt It  - WSJ

> Robust global demand for diesel and middle distillates has helped fuel the crude oil rally since late August. Arctic temperatures in the US added to heating oil needs. Refiners are shifting output toward diesel, which may now limit further crude gains.

- Date: 2018-01-18 · published 2018-01-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/67185-diesel-demand-boosted-crude-but-may-now-hurt-it-wsj
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md), [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md)

## Why it matters

Refiner shifts toward diesel tighten distillate supply and support fuel prices, while higher crude could cap further upside. Feed buyers face elevated fuel and freight costs.

## Read by commodity

- WTI: neutral
- DIESEL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- wsj.com: https://www.wsj.com/articles/diesel-demand-boosted-crude-but-may-now-hurt-it-1516257000

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