Tier 3 sulfur credit price doubles in May

Demand for Tier 3 sulfur credits caused the price to double in May. The best offer is now triple the first quarter 2022 level. This, and the current surge in octane value to record heights, were predicted in Chapter 25 from Gasoline Desulfurization for Tier 3 Compliance as signs the octane/sulfur squeeze is happening.

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Don’t get caught panic buying after the credits spike.