US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports

U.S. diesel futures were set for their biggest daily gains in four years after Russia announced a ban on exports of the industrial fuel, intensifying supply-risk concerns. The move is adding pressure to a market already uncertain about potential Middle East oil flow disruptions. Net effect is likely to lift diesel/energy prices and raise near-term volatility for distillates.

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U.S. diesel futures were set for their biggest daily gains in four years after Russia announced a ban on exports of the industrial fuel, intensifying supply-risk concerns. The move is adding pressure to a market already uncertain about potential Middle East oil flow disruptions. Net effect is likely to lift diesel/energy prices and raise near-term volatility for distillates.