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Focus on Fuels

StoneX Group Inc.

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Frequency: 1 episode/52d. Total Eps: 24

StoneX presents: Focus on Fuels – your ESSENTIAL podcast for navigating the complex world of energy and fuel price volatility. Join StoneX Energy Desk experts Alex Hodes, Director of Market Strategy, and Risk Management Specialist Trevor McClanahan as they break down the commodities markets and explore cost-effective hedging strategies using futures, swaps, and OTC instruments.

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Why Diesel Prices Are Surging: Refinery Capacity, Russia and Hormuz

Episode 24

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 30:53

Diesel prices are climbing as global refinery capacity remains tight, Russian refinery disruptions reduce exports and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to pressure energy markets.

In this episode of Focus on Fuels, Alex Hodis and Trevor McClanahan discuss:

What is driving the latest diesel price rally

How Russia and Ukraine are affecting global fuel supplies

Why U.S. diesel exports and refinery margins matter

The impact of refinery maintenance and limited capacity

Whether China, India and the United States can help fill the supply gap

How crude oil, jet fuel, gasoline and propane markets may respond

What to watch in Midwest and Gulf Coast diesel markets

The discussion also explores potential downside risks, changing global demand and the market factors businesses should monitor as we move into the fall and winter fuel seasons.

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Focus on Fuels Ep.23: Diesel Tightness, SPR Drawdowns and Supply Risk

Episode 23

Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 31:52

In this episode of Focus on Fuels, Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan discuss the latest crude oil, diesel and gasoline market trends affecting fuel buyers, fleet managers and energy procurement teams.

Recorded on June 3, 2026, the episode covers recent price movement in crude and diesel, ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption, global SPR drawdowns, China crude demand, Russian supply issues and why diesel remains a key area of concern. Alex and Trevor also discuss what could create downside risk, including a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or potential refined product export restrictions.

For businesses exposed to fuel price volatility, this episode offers a practical look at the market fundamentals, headline risk and procurement considerations shaping the current fuel price outlook.

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Focus on Fuels Ep. 22: Oil Prices Today, Strait of Hormuz Closure, and Diesel Market Volatility

Episode 22

Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Duration 22:19

Oil prices remain volatile as ceasefire headlines collide with a still-closed Strait of Hormuz. In this episode of Focus on Fuels, StoneX energy experts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan analyze the latest oil market developments and what they mean for crude and diesel pricing.

They discuss how conflicting signals around U.S.–Iran negotiations are impacting market sentiment, why physical oil flows remain constrained, and how a prolonged disruption is influencing global supply and demand. The episode also highlights early demand destruction in Asia, ongoing production outages across key Gulf producers, and tightening diesel fundamentals.

Hodes and McClanahan explain how backwardation is shaping the forward curve and what that means for fuel buyers evaluating hedging strategies. They also outline practical approaches to managing price risk, including forward contracting and options structures in a high-volatility environment.

For businesses exposed to fuel costs, this episode provides timely insight into oil price trends, diesel market outlook, and risk management strategies.

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Focus on Fuels Ep. 21: Strait Disruption, $100 Oil, and Diesel Risk

Episode 21

Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Duration 36:57

In this episode of Focus on Fuels, StoneX energy experts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan examine the impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions on global oil markets. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and supply disruptions mounting, they break down what a multi-million barrel per day deficit means for crude and diesel pricing.

The discussion explores competing market scenarios, including the potential for a toll system to restore flows versus the risk of further escalation and direct military involvement. They analyze how these outcomes could affect global supply chains, refinery operations, and price volatility.

Hodes and McClanahan also highlight tightening diesel fundamentals, regional supply imbalances, and the role of backwardation in shaping hedging decisions. For fuel buyers and risk managers, the episode outlines key considerations for navigating near-term uncertainty and managing exposure in a rapidly shifting market environment .

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Focus on Fuels Ep. 20: Crude Trends, Refining Constraints, and Diesel Market Signals

Episode 1

Thursday, March 26, 2026 • Duration 39:08

In this episode of Focus on Fuels, StoneX energy experts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan examine the latest moves in crude and refined product markets. They discuss current price trends, shifting supply dynamics, and what’s driving volatility across the complex.

The conversation highlights ongoing constraints in global refining capacity, regional supply disruptions, and how these factors are shaping diesel markets. Hodes and McClanahan also break down key demand signals, including seasonal shifts and global trade flows, and what they may mean for prices in the near term.

They close with a look at forward market opportunities and considerations for fuel buyers as uncertainty persists across crude and refined products.

For market participants, the episode provides a clear view of the forces influencing diesel pricing and risk management decisions heading into the next phase of the energy cycle.

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Breaking News: Oil and Diesel Jump as Iran Tensions Rattle Markets

Episode 19

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 16:38

In this breaking news episode of Focus on Fuels, Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan of the StoneX Energy Desk spotlight the sharp rise in oil and diesel prices following renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

They break down what triggered the sudden rally, including political developments, market positioning, and the role of headline-driven and algorithmic trading. The episode examines whether recent price moves are supported by fundamentals, with a close look at Iranian crude exports, supply disruption risks, and the importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

The team also explains why diesel prices tend to react more aggressively during geopolitical events and why, despite the rally, the broader supply outlook still points to downside risk once markets move past the headlines.

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Crude Prices Bounce as Geopolitical Risks Offset a Surplus Market

Episode 18

Monday, January 12, 2026 • Duration 25:46

In this episode of Focus on Fuels, Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan of the StoneX Energy Desk analyze why crude oil prices rallied at the start of 2026, even as the broader fundamental outlook remains bearish.

They examine recent political changes in Venezuela, shifts in global crude exports, and how technical factors and economic data contributed to a sudden move higher in prices. The discussion also explores ongoing risks tied to Russia, Iran, and OPEC policy, and why those uncertainties continue to influence market psychology.

The episode concludes with practical insight for fuel buyers and risk managers, including what diesel margins, inventory trends, and the $55 per barrel WTI level may signal for pricing decisions and risk management strategies in the year ahead.

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Diesel Prices Retreat as Supply Returns: Market Signals and Risks to Watch in 2026

Episode 17

Monday, December 29, 2025 • Duration 35:12

In this episode of Focus on Fuels, Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan from the StoneX Energy Desk break down the recent decline in diesel prices and what it signals for fuel markets heading into 2026.

They discuss how refinery restarts and seasonal demand shifts are rebuilding supply, what the flattening forward curve reveals about market expectations, and why inventories remain a key factor despite recent price weakness. The conversation also covers geopolitical developments involving Russia, Venezuela, and OPEC, and how those risks could reenter pricing.

The episode concludes with practical insights for fuel buyers and risk managers evaluating whether current diesel prices offer an opportunity to reduce exposure ahead of the new year.

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Diesel Spikes Again Amid Refinery Outages, Strong European Demand

Episode 16

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 • Duration 31:59

With diesel experiencing a 15 cent spike in price at recording time, hosts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan discuss if this latest round of volatility is caused by a short supply squeeze or if fundamental factors might be at play. In this episode of Focus on Fuels, they dig into diesel: supply woes, volatility vs. crude market stability, and what’s coming in the foreseeable future.

Topics discussed include:

• Expect continued volatility and an inverted market

• Crude continues to hover around $60 a barrel

• Potential supply constraints see long-term projections for higher crude prices by 2027

• OPEC+ predictions for supply in 2026

• Return to inflationary environment is a concern

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Crude Falls Below $60 | Diesel Outlook Ahead of Winter | Focus on Fuels Ep. 15

Episode 15

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 26:05

Hosts Alex Hodes and Trevor McClanahan break down a volatile week in energy markets as crude oil falls to the upper $50s. They discuss the impact of refinery maintenance in Europe, Russia’s diesel export cuts, and China’s shifting buying patterns. The conversation also covers U.S. diesel inventories, heating oil demand heading into winter, and OPEC’s next supply moves. Gain timely insights into what energy buyers should watch as supply pressures and seasonal demand collide.

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