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Energy markets reversed sharply on headlines that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, with Brent down $11.12 or 11.2% to $88.27 per barrel and WTI down $11.40 or 12% to $83.29 per barrel. ICE gasoil fell $128 per metric ton or 10.9% to $1,046.75 per metric ton, while the May December spread compressed from $318.75 per metric ton to $242.50 per metric ton. The move removes a large portion of geopolitical premium, but it reflects headlines rather than a confirmed normalization i

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The distillate complex continues to tighten and the only metric that matters is the curve. ICE gasoil May/Dec is at $333.25/mt, up $17.75 on the day, while May/Jul is $153.00/mt and May/Nov $180.25/mt. This remains an extreme backwardation structure and signals immediate scarcity of diesel. Asia confirms the same dynamic with Singapore 10ppm at $177.39/bbl, up $3.50, and Middle East Gulf 10ppm at $172.22/bbl, up $3.50. These flat prices are elevated, but they are reacting to

The soyoil market is sending a strong forward signal and it is supported by hard data. NOPA reported March crush at 226.161 million bushels, up 16 percent year on year and the second highest monthly figure on record. At the same time, soyoil stocks came in at 2.039 billion pounds, below the average trade estimate of 2.173 billion. The curve has reacted accordingly. May July is now +0.31 cents per pound while July December has expanded to +4.72 cents per pound, equivalent to r

Distillate tightness builds as diesel and jet lead the shortage while futures discount physical stress Markets are trading the idea of resolution. Brent has moved back below $100 per barrel, U.S. equities have recovered, and the dollar has weakened as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume. This pricing implies normalization, but the structure of the market shows something different. There is no immediate shortage of crude . The critical shortage is in

Energy markets opened higher on confirmation of the U.S. move to restrict Iranian shipping but failed to extend gains, with Brent trading between $98 and $102 per barrel after earlier highs above $102. This still represents a move of more than 40 percent since the initial disruption of flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The lack of follow-through reflects that a large portion of the geopolitical risk was already priced ahead of the weekend. There are also increasing reports

Strait Still Constrained, VLCC Rates at $200k/Day, Global Oil Stocks Down 187 mb Since Feb While Grain Stocks Rise Above 800 mmt The ICE gasoil rollover defines today’s price action. Apr/Dec has reset to May/Dec from +475.50 to roughly +295.75. That removes panic but leaves a strong backwardation . Brent physical sits near $125.88/bbl in Europe, with Oman crude around $132.67/bbl. The structure shows prompt tightness remains while the market pushes risk further out on the cu

The dominant feature today is volatility. Implied volatility in ICE gasoil options is now above 100%. At that level, price is no longer a reflection of fundamentals. It is a function of positioning and headlines, and the market is repricing risk in real time. Front month ICE gasoil (May) settled at $1,273/mt, down $255 or -16.7%, while December held at $843/mt, down only $40. The Apr/Jul spread compressed to +$287/mt from +$454/mt. This is a sharp unwind of front-end stress

The market reversed sharply following the announcement of a two week ceasefire and willingness to engage on Iran’s 10 point proposal. Crude sold off with Brent down about 13% to near $95/bbl, largely in after hours, while ICE gasoil collapsed by roughly 20% , falling from above $1500/mt to $1213/mt. This is a distillate led liquidation . The structure that priced scarcity is being unwound faster than the underlying fundamentals. Yet the physical system shows limited change. E

The distillate complex continues to dictate direction and the market is now at an inflection point. Singapore 10ppm gasoil is holding at $266.84 per barrel even after a sharp $21.8 per barrel daily correction , following the recent move toward $300 per barrel. The structure remains extremely tight. Naphtha cracks are now at $452 per ton over Brent with a record $143 per ton backwardation between M1 and M2, confirming severe stress across the refined barrel and feedstock chain

The distillate market is now in full repricing mode, and Asia is clearly leading. Singapore 10ppm gasoil is approaching $300 per barrel, with latest indications near $288.68/bbl. On the paper side, ICE gasoil is trading at $1,516/mt front month, with May at $1,344/mt, June $1,170/mt and July $1,035/mt. The Apr/Jul spread is now around $481/mt and Apr/Dec close to $690/mt. This level of backwardation is extreme and reflects immediate scarcity of middle distillates rather than

The market is trading a de-escalation narrative that is not visible in physical flows. Early trading reflected this, with crude down around 1%, soybean oil down about 85 points, palm oil down roughly 70 points, and grains broadly weaker on the session. At the same time, attacks continue and logistics remain impaired. Futures are pricing relief, but the physical system continues to signal tightness. The distillate complex remains the anchor. ICE gasoil front month is trading a

Singapore diesel remains the anchor and continues to signal tightness. 10ppm gasoil is still at $238.23/bbl with cash differentials at $57.47/bbl, while jet sits at $218.14/bbl despite a sharp drop on the day. East west spreads remain near $70/mt. The physical distillate system remains tight. Jet fuel is now the clearest stress point . Even after today’s correction, Singapore jet at $218/bbl remains historically elevated, and European jet cargo values have recently pushed i

Europe remains a prompt physical biodiesel story driven by barge activity. NWE window trades showed RME at 50 to 70 over front month ICE gasoil. FAME traded at 50 to 99 and UCOME at 205 to 208. Using front month ICE gasoil April at $1,387.50 per metric ton, this implies flat prices of $1,437.50 to $1,457.50 per metric ton for RME, $1,437.50 to $1,486.50 for FAME, and $1,592.50 to $1,595.50 for UCOME. HVO Class II printed at 1,250, implying about $2,637.50 per metric ton, and

On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delivered the most consequential Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking in years. Announced by President Trump at the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration, the " Set 2 " final rule establishes renewable fuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 at the highest levels in the program's 20-year history. For biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, the numbers are transformational — and the structural policy s

The EPA has now finalized the 2026 and 2027 RVOs and the numbers are strong on paper. Biomass-based diesel rises to 8.86B gallons in 2026 and 8.95B in 2027, with SRE reallocation adding 0.21B and 0.25B respectively, bringing total applicable volumes to 9.07B and 9.20B. Advanced biofuels reach 11.10B in 2026 and 11.32B in 2027, while total renewable fuel moves to 26.81B and 27.02B. This is well above the proposed 7.12B and 7.50B levels for BBD, but the market had already price

The energy complex has shifted from reacting to positioning. Brent is trading at $107.48/bbl, up $5.26 or +5.15%, while WTI is at $94.64/bbl, up $4.32 or +4.78%. This move reflects a repricing of risk rather than new fundamentals as the physical situation remains unchanged . The Strait of Hormuz is still operating at severely reduced capacity with flows running roughly 95% below normal levels and limited to selective vessels. This creates a clear asymmetry where short positio

Energy markets corrected sharply with ICE gasoil down to $1,195.50/mt, a weekly move of -$153/mt or -11.35%. The move is significant, but it is not occurring in a clean fundamental environment. On the one hand, there are tangible bearish inputs. Diplomatic headlines around a potential U.S. proposal to Iran triggered selling. Saudi Arabia has increased exports out of Yanbu to close to 4 million bpd, up from sub-1 million bpd earlier in the conflict. U.S. crude inventories have