CARBOB shortage sends differentials soaring:Los Angeles spread hits 55 cents/gal over the screen, with SF at a premium

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Houston-Los Angeles CARBOB cash differentials September 3 spiked 14 cents/gal, continuing a two-week rally on a shortage of supply, industry sources said.September-delivery Los Angeles CARBOB traded from the NYMEX October RBOB contract plus 41.5 cents/gal up to October NYMEX plus 55 cents/gal, with ConocoPhillips and Shell heard buying barrels, before falling back to a 52 cents/gal premium by the end of the day.