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Global oil demand in 2027 is forecast to grow by about 1.9 mb/d, y-o-y, following an upward revision from last month's assessment. The OECD is forecast to grow by about 0.3 mb/d, while the non-OECD is forecast to grow by about 1.7 mb/d.
USGC refining margins against WTI dropped for the third consecutive month in June, yet continued to retain most of the robust gains attained in March. This monthly drop was attributed to refinery operational ramp-ups and stronger product output, as offline capacities reached seasonal lows following an intense maintenance season. In terms of products, this weakness materialized in the middle and top sections of the barrel, with jet/kerosene representing its primary source. By the end of June, total jet/kerosene inventories rose nearly 7%, m-o-m, and were 6% higher, y-o-y. Similarly, USGC gasoil inventories registered a stock build in June, albeit to a lesser extent than jet/kerosene. Meanwhile, total motor gasoline inventory declines stabilized on the back of restored refinery output rates.
Additionally, although gasoline retail prices declined in June, they remain higher compared to the previous year, which could have weighed on gasoline demand in the US. Nonetheless, gasoline markets are expected to strengthen somewhat in the near term, particularly if retail prices decline in July. According to preliminary data, refinery intake in the USGC increased by 340 tb/d, m-o-m, to average 17.28 mb/d in June. USGC margins against WTI averaged $29.35/b, down $5.83, m-o-m, but up $17.53, y-o-y.
Rotterdam refinery margins against Brent moved lower, losing some of the gains attained in the previous month, pressured by higher product availability as refiners in Europe increased their processing rates in June. According to S&P Global data published on 2 July, total Amsterdam- Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) oil product stocks increased 2.0%, m-o-m. Despite this monthly
July 2026