U.S. Four-Week Average Jet Fuel Supply Hits Record High
The U.S. four-week average jet fuel supply has reached a record high, with EIA data showing a recent increase in product supply.
This indicator reflects the dynamics of aviation fuel consumption and inventory, supported by domestic and export demand amid supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Driven by events, the aviation fuel market has sufficient supply, benefiting airlines and downstream users, while putting pressure on price increase expectations.
Source: Public Information
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U.S. jet fuel inventories and supplies previously fluctuated due to conflicts in the Middle East. The historical trend has shifted from global supply tightness to the U.S. becoming a key exporter and buffer source, with the four-week average rising indicating enhanced domestic refinery and inventory response capabilities.
On the capital side, refineries are increasing operations and product output, motivated by the recovery in aviation demand and export opportunities, while alleviating the shortage pressure caused by disruptions related to Hormuz.
Similar cases can be seen in the post-pandemic aviation recovery period's inventory rebuilding. The current market is in a phase of regional supply rebalancing under geopolitical risks, with U.S. data becoming a global barometer.
This essentially reflects a restructuring of the supply chain: the supply focus is shifting towards the U.S., with the mechanism being domestic capacity and inventory buffers countering external disruptions, leading to a new high in the four-week average supply.
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