No, You Read that Right: ULSD Futures up .80 in 5 Sessions on Ukraine

Ukraine ULSD Chart

What you are seeing on your nightly pricing is real, unfortunately.  ULSD futures have risen over .80 in just 5 sessions.  Since late November 2021, when the concern of the latest Covid Variant were announced, the pit has risen over $1.65. 

As we all know that leading driver is the uncertainty surrounding the Russian- Ukrainian ordeal.  Financial Sanctions on Russian assets, banning imports, along with OPEC+ group not willing to increase production has attributed to the fear spike in the markets. 

There is a bright side. 

Front Month ULSD is presently trading at the $3.60 level… however, if you look at the outer months, such as JUL & AUG, they are in the $3.00 range.  This is a .60 backwardation in the market.  In all my years, which has seen Hurricanes, Wars, Attacks on US Soil, I have never seen this large of a backwardation.  As we all know, there is typically a “carry” in the markets where outer months are typically higher.  This is a very good indication that we are in a short term situation.  Its just a matter of getting through this.  I am sure we are sick of the phrase “WHEN THIS IS OVER”! but....

Below you can see the live market chart along with last nights settle highlighting the backwardation.

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