diesel refining margins top $102 a barrel, a record

U.S. diesel refining margins hit a record $102 a barrel as supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, Libya, and Saudi Arabia tighten markets. Inventories are at the lowest late-August level since 1996, stoking winter heating cost and inflation concerns. 57 clean stories shaped this window, with sentiment bearish at 35/100. Also in focus: UAE intercepts two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting marine traffic.