燃料油日报：原油端压制仍存，燃料油结构分化-20251021

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core View of the Report - The crude oil end still exerts pressure, and the fuel oil market shows a differentiated structure. The high - sulfur fuel oil market is relatively stronger than the low - sulfur fuel oil market, but both face certain uncertainties and resistance [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Contents Market Analysis - The main contract of Shanghai Futures Exchange fuel oil futures closed up 0.08% at 2,646 yuan/ton, while the main contract of INE low - sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 0.55% at 3,079 yuan/ton [1]. - Due to the loosening fundamentals and potential tariff frictions, the crude oil price has been weak recently, suppressing the overall energy sector. There are many uncertainties in the macro and geopolitical aspects, so caution is needed regarding the short - term trend of the crude oil end [1]. - In terms of fuel oil fundamentals, there is a differentiation with high - sulfur fuel oil being stronger than low - sulfur fuel oil. The high - sulfur fuel oil market structure is relatively firm. Russia's supply is restricted, and the continuous drone attacks in Ukraine have led to more unexpected refinery overhauls. New sanctions from the UK on October 15 and the US's intensified sanctions on Iran have also affected their oil trade. However, the upward drivers of the high - sulfur oil market are also limited based on current valuation and supply - demand expectations [1]. - The low - sulfur fuel oil market has been weak. Supply from Africa, South America, etc. has increased, and the market supply is abundant. In the context of intensified trade disputes, the shipping and marine fuel demand face potential risks, and the actual marine fuel consumption has been weak. The latest September sales volume in Singapore decreased by 4% month - on - month. The low - sulfur fuel oil downstream demand is more concentrated and more sensitive to tariff frictions. With the restart of Dangote refinery's RFCC unit, the local supply pressure is expected to ease [2]. Strategy - High - sulfur fuel oil: Cautiously bearish, mainly on short - term wait - and - see [3]. - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Cautiously bearish, mainly on short - term wait - and - see [3]. - Cross - variety: No recommended strategy [3]. - Cross - period: No recommended strategy [3]. - Spot - futures: No recommended strategy [3]. - Options: No recommended strategy [3].