CEC: CARB ULSD Output in California Highest since October


   
   OAKHURST, N.J. (DTN) --- Refiners again increased production of California 
mandated ultra-low sulfur diesel, with output of the fuel rising to a 28-week 
high through April 19 while stock levels increased nearly 20%, the latest data 
from the California Energy Commission's Weekly Fuels Report show.

   Statewide CARB ULSD production increased 278,000 bbl to 1.214 million bbl 
last week, the highest level since the first week of October 2023 and 3.3% more 
than the same time a year ago. Output at northern sites rose 144,000 bbl while 
up 134,000 bbl at southern facilities.

   Data show CARB ULSD supply increased 270,000 bbl to 1.697 million bbl as of 
April 19, narrowing the year-on-year supply deficit from more than 45% to 
30.2%. CARB ULSD supply at southern storage sites gained 71,000 bbl last week 
and rose 199,000 bbl at sites to the north.

   Production of ULSD for-export out of state fell 40,000 bbl to 478,000 bbl 
and stocks declined 41,000 bbl to 1.244 million bbl.

   CEC reports statewide jet fuel production down 58,000 bbl week-on-week to 
2.256 million bbl while supply continued lower, falling 128,000 bbl to 3.273 
million bbl.




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