Heating Oil Rebounds From Mid-2021 Lows
U.S. heating oil futures have rebounded by over 5% to trade above $2.10 per gallon, recovering from the lowest since August 2021 of $2 seen April 8th, aligning with the broad recovery in the energy market. Renewed optimism following President Trump’s decision to suspend reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days, a move that has eased trade tensions and reduced pressure on energy markets. Although China remains excluded from the pause—with tariffs on its exports now raised to 125% following its latest retaliatory measures—the broader de-escalation in trade disputes has helped calm concerns. Furthermore, a significant 3.54-million-barrel draw in U.S. distillate inventories has supported prices by signaling a tighter supply, while expectations of improved demand have further bolstered the rebound.