North American jet fuel demand ratcheted up to 1.9 million barrels per day in June, surpassing year-earlier rates by nearly 4%. Consumption in the big US market expanded by 4.7% amid especially strong liftings at airports along the East Coast. The two New York hubs imposed restrictions on tankering to maintain adequate stocks levels through the peak summer months. The downturn in Canadian usage accelerated to 10%, while strong tourist traffic boosted Mexican demand by another 10%.
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