U.S. fuel exports hit record 8.2M b/d as Asia scrambles

U.S. petroleum product exports surged to a record 8.2 million barrels per day (b/d) in the week ending 1 May 2026, driven by a record-high for diesel shipments and near-record jet fuel volumes, as buyers across Asia, Europe, and Africa scramble to replace Middle Eastern supplies disrupted by the Iran war. The figures come from the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Weekly Petroleum Status Report, released on 6 May 2026. Total petroleum product…

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