Report published August 13, 2026
Goldman Sachs: Global Markets Daily - Diesel as a Geopolitical Hedge
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- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Report date
- August 13, 2026
- Analysis as of
- Not stated in source
Authors / editors: Daan Struyven (Analyst), Filippo Cuscito (Analyst)
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Goldman Sachs identifies diesel as the preferred geopolitical hedge over crude oil due to significant supply disruptions and structural tightness in the refining market. The report recommends deferred diesel timespreads as a tactical strategy to capitalize on expected scarcity pricing.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Diesel is a more effective hedge against geopolitical shocks than crude oil due to structural tightness.
- 2.Global diesel exports are down 26% year-over-year, significantly impacting market supply.
- 3.Refining capacity in Mideast and Russia has been hit by supply shocks, with refinery runs down 5-9mb/d year-over-year.
Table of Contents
- Global Markets Daily: Diesel, Not Crude, Remains the Cleaner Geopolitical Hedge
- #1: Diesel Markets Were Already Structurally Tighter Than Crude
- #2: Mideast and Russia Supply Shocks Hit Diesel Harder
- #3: Q4 Seasonality Should Tighten Diesel Market, Unlike in Crude
- #4: China Is More Likely to Limit Crude Price Upside Than Diesel
- Geopolitical Hedges: Diesel Spreads and TTF Over Crude
- TRADE IDEAS
Report data
Global Diesel Exports Are Down 26% Year-Over-Year
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Global diesel exports | 26% | Reflects supply chain constraints |
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- Global diesel exports: 26 percent (Year-over-year) · Source: Kpler, Goldman Sachs
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