Reuters
30 Oct 2026, 12:45 UTC · 2h ago
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Asian refining margins are facing significant downward pressure due to a surprise Chinese export quota and rising inventories. This likely leads to an earnings miss for regional refiners in Q4 as gasoline crack spreads contract sharply.
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China issued a surprise fuel export quota on Friday.
Newpublished Oct 30, event occurred 'on Friday'
So whatIncreased supply availability in the Asian basin will likely depress gasoline spot prices through Q4.
More negative than 95% of claims this week
Asian gasoline margins more than halved from the previous session on Friday.
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Newpublished Oct 30, event occurred 'on Friday'
So whatThis sharp contraction directly reduces the refining crack spread, impacting Q4 EPS for regional refiners.
More negative than 88% of claims this week
Inventories at major trade hubs rose.
Priced inno specific timing evidence provided
More negative than 72% of claims this week
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