The teapots run dry
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China's small private oil refiners – known as teapots – are cutting diesel production.
In the past week, their operating rates fell to just ~53% (Bloomberg).
Excluding the temporary shocks from the Wuhan and Shanghai Covid lockdowns, operating rates are the lowest since 2016.
They've trended steadi...