DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) index prices at NOLA stabilized after a six-month escalation, but supply is short because five major urea producers started scheduled shutdowns lasting 4 to 8 weeks. Packaging and transport costs also continue to climb.
Urea plant shutdowns tighten nitrogen supply and raise distribution costs, which supports higher prices for urea-linked products and diesel-related logistics inputs.
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Five major US urea producers began scheduled 4-8 week shutdowns, tightening near-term supply at NOLA and supporting prices on 2021-06-01.
Scheduled shutdowns at five major urea producers for 4-8 weeks tighten NOLA supply, which supports urea prices.