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Vitol CEO Warns Global Petroleum Product Inventories Are Near Empty

Energy Minerals · Oil Refining/Marketing · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-08

Russell Hardy, CEO of Vitol, warns of a severe supply crunch in the petroleum product market, citing critically low inventories and limited refining capacity.

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Supply Crunch Warning: Russell Hardy, CEO of the world's largest independent energy trader, Vitol, has issued a stark warning regarding the petroleum product market. He highlighted that the market is showing clear signs of a severe supply shortage, exacerbated by declining exports from the Middle East and Russia.

Inventory Levels: Hardy noted that global petroleum product inventories are nearing depletion. He explained that current refining capacity is insufficient to halt the inventory drawdown, and surplus stocks globally are being consumed at an unsustainable rate.

Logistical Risks: While approximately 10 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz daily, Hardy cautioned that this volume is not guaranteed to reach the market. He pointed to various logistical risks, including shipping constraints, insurance availability, and crew shortages, as critical factors impacting supply security.

Market Outlook: The petroleum product market is currently facing a more acute crisis than the crude oil market. Without a significant improvement in refining capacity, the supply-demand imbalance is expected to persist, keeping the market in a tight and volatile state.

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