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EIA boosts US jet fuel price view on Iran war

  • Mercados: Oil products
  • 10/03/26

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) sharply raised its outlook for US jet fuel prices as the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East threatens global supply.

US jet fuel is projected to average $2.67/USG in 2026 and $2.28/USG in 2027, EIA said Tuesday in its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). The revisions represent a nearly 37pc increase from last month's 2026 forecast of $1.95/USG and a more than 15pc increase for the 2027 forecast, which was previously $1.97/USG.

The higher price forecasts are driven by the US and Israeli attack on Iran on 28 February and Iran's retaliatory strikes against infrastructure in neighboring countries. Security concerns during the conflict have effectively closed the strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 25pc of global jet fuel exports transits.

The Argus US jet fuel index has averaged $2.44/USG since the beginning of the year, representing a 7pc increase compared to the same period of 2025. The index — an average of spot prices across the US — rose to a more than three-year high near $4/USG last week after five consecutive days of price increases and is currently hovering around $3.65/USG.

The EIA expects US jet fuel prices to average $2.60/USG during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 24pc increase compared to last month's STEO.

In addition to the ongoing conflict, some Asia-Pacific refiners are cutting run rates on concerns over feedstock shortages, and products exports are being halted in a move by Chinese and Thai governments to secure domestic supply.

The outlook for net jet fuel imports was revised lower by 70,000 b/d to -100,000 b/d in 2026 on expectations US refiners will produce 1.83mn b/d this year 2026, or 80,000 b/d higher than last month's forecast — likely spurred by higher margins and demand gaps left by Hormuz and Asian exporters.

The US jet fuel index priced $59.30/bl higher than WTI crude oil yesterday and has averaged a $66.30/bl premium to oil since the beginning of the month, compared to just $34.40/bl throughout February. Stronger 1:1 crack spreads can incentivize refiners to maximize output in an effort to capture stronger profits.

The EIA continues to expect US consumption of jet fuel will average 1.74mn b/d this year, and the agency increased its 2027 prediction by 10,000 b/d to 1.75mn b/d.

US jet fuel stocks are projected to end 2026 at 42.1mn bl, up from 38.9mn bl predicted in last month's STEO.


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