CEC: California Diesel Stocks Fall 275K Bbl Wk-on-Wk

MIAMI, FL (DTN) –California diesel inventories moved sharply lower in the week ending October 3, led by steep declines in Northern California, according to the California Energy Commission’s Weekly Fuels Report released Thursday (10/9).
Statewide diesel stocks, including CARB and other grades, fell by 275,000 bbl to 2.911 million bbl in the reference week, though still up 8% from 2024 levels.
Northern California diesel inventories dropped by 165,000 bbl to 1.162 million bbl for the week ending October 3 but held 2% above the prior year. CARB diesel in the north fell by 209,000 bbl to 734,000 bbl, while other diesel climbed by 44,000 bbl to 428,000 bbl.
Southern California diesel inventories declined by 110,000 bbl to 1.749 million bbl, 16% above last year. CARB diesel in the south edged down by 1,000 bbl to 916,000 bbl, while other diesel fell by 109,000 bbl to 833,000 bbl.
Statewide diesel production fell by 90,000 bbl to 1.405 million bbl, 16% below 2024 output.
Diesel production in Southern California led the state, climbing by 155,000 bbl to 1.035 million bbl, roughly flat compared to a year ago. CARB diesel output in the south fell by 49,000 bbl to 536,000 bbl, while other diesel rose sharply by 204,000 bbl to 499,000 bbl.
Northern California diesel production dropped by 65,000 bbl to 460,000 bbl, down 28% from 2024. CARB diesel output in the north fell steeply by 508,000 bbl to 28,000 bbl, other diesel production climbed by 443,000 bbl to 432,000 bbl.