Europe’s Russia sanctions pile pressure on tight diesel market
18 July 2025
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“The new restrictions have already been lending strength to the diesel market in the last couple of hours,” said James Noel-Beswick, an analyst at Sparta Commodities. “Diesel stocks are low in northwest Europe and this might lead to reduced imports from India.”
Reuters, July 18, 2025 –vThe European Union’s new sanctions on Russian diesel imports are intensifying pressure on Europe’s already tight diesel market. The ban, confirmed last Friday, affects approximately 15% of EU diesel imports, previously sourced from countries like India and Turkey that purchase Russian crude. Analysts, including James Noel-Beswick of Sparta Commodities, warn that with low diesel stocks in northwest Europe, reduced imports from these regions could further strain the market. The sanctions are already driving up diesel prices, with spreads and timespreads showing tightness. Furthermore, declining refinery output in Europe and competition from other external suppliers are adding to supply concerns
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