Signals of a shortage in refined oil supplies, oil prices are calm but Delta expects airfares to keep rising
7Month 9day in the fuel products market, signals of a supply shortage were observed while crude oil prices remained relatively calm. 7Month 10day, Delta Air Lines said that despite falling oil prices, high airfares are likely to persist for some time. Costs and fare trends in the refining sector and the airline industry are moving in opposite directions.
Signals of a supply shortage are being reported in the fuel products market. This could affect fuel costs and consumer fares for airlines and logistics companies, drawing growing investor attention.
7Month 9day reports said that signs of tension were being observed in refined oil inventories and supply indicators by product. Crude oil prices at the same time showed a relatively calm trend.
7Month 10day, Delta Air Lines said that high airfares are likely to remain for now despite falling oil prices. Delta conveyed its outlook on airfare trends to the market.
Signs of tension in fuel products were said to be appearing in product-specific markets such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. It was reported that the price gap between crude oil and refined products, that is, refining margins, is a factor that keeps markets on edge.
The airline industry says it checks fare levels and changes in its own profitability in quarterly results. The quarterly results of refiners and airlines will be key information for confirming the future impact on fuel costs and the direction of airfares.
At present, specific numerical changes or the impact on each company’s profit and loss must be confirmed through each company’s announcements and weekly inventory indicators. Investors are advised to look at refining margins, product inventories, and airlines’ earnings disclosures.
Sources: Reuters,Yahoo Finance
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