distillate

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Last week, the U.S. exported over 1.8 million barrels per day of refined petroleum products known as distillates, which is almost entirely diesel, said Kloza.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

That’s because refining cracks are very high, particularly for middle distillates, which will be less affected by the fire, analyst Michael Simotas says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

U.S. shale oil such as West Texas Intermediate yields large amounts of gasoline but relatively little diesel, while heavier grades generate more distillates.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

With locations in Palms, Torrance, West Hollywood and Santa Clarita, the restaurant boasts one of the most extensive mezcal collections in the country, including hard-to-find Mexican distillates such as sotol, raicilla and tequila.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Character and properties of the various distillates of crude petroleum.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881 by Various