Global diesel supplies could remain tight through winter as Middle East disruptions, reduced Russian refining capacity and low inventories squeeze the market. Industry executives warn diesel may become a bigger energy problem than crude itself, with refining bottlenecks, limited spare capacity and unusually strong margins increasing the risk of higher transport, industrial and consumer fuel costs.
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Reuters, 8 September 2026 — Global diesel supply to stay tight through winter, industry execs say.