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Global diesel shortages could stretch well into 2027
Global diesel supplies are expected to remain tight well into 2027 as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Russia continue to disrupt production and exports. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), elevated diesel prices are contributing to inflation, increasing transportation and production costs, and placing additional pressure on economic growth.
In September, combined diesel export losses from the Middle East and Russia reached approximately 1.3 million barrels per day, representing 4.5% of global diesel and gasoil demand. These disruptions have reduced inventories during a period when supplies would typically be rebuilding.
Although refinery production is expected to recover toward the end of 2026, the IEA anticipates diesel markets will remain constrained through the first half of 2027, with some relief possible later in the year. Emergency reserve releases have helped stabilize supplies, but declining inventories leave global markets increasingly vulnerable to further disruptions.
Impact on Prairie Agriculture
For Western Canadian producers, sustained diesel prices could mean continued pressure on seeding, harvest, grain transportation and overall operating expenses. Higher trucking and freight costs can also limit FOB farm grain pricing, particularly for producers located farther from processing facilities and major delivery points.
With diesel markets expected to remain volatile, transportation costs will continue to be an important consideration when evaluating grain bids and delivery opportunities heading into 2027.
Source & Credit: Adapted and summarized from Global diesel shortages could stretch well into 2027, by Robert Harvey, Reuters, October 14, 2026. Published by The Western Producer. Market commentary regarding Western Canadian agriculture has been added by Johnstons Grain.
Original Article: https://www.producer.com/daily/global-diesel-shortages-could-stretch-well-into-2027/
CHEMICAL BASE PRICING:
Glyphosate 540: $6.09/L
Glufosinate 150: $5.09/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.99/L
Diquat 240: $7.99/L
Liquid H: $1.80/L
Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L
- 500L or 1000L Totes (Subject to Availability)
Company Directory & Locations
Calgary Head Office
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: Suite 2800, 150 – 9th Ave SW, Calgary AB
Phone:1.844.324.7778
Email: info@johnstonsgrain.com
Maple Creek, SK Facility (Warehouse & Retail Location)
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday
Address: 7218 SK-21, Maple Creek, SK
Manager and Sales Lead: Terry Sunderland
Phone: 1.639.574.0116
Email:terry@johnstonsgrain.com
Crop Protection
Calgary Northeast (Calgary Office): Garrett Forster – (604) 613-8813 (garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com)
Calgary South (Calgary Office): Kurt Paskal – (403) 899-0308 (kurt@johnstonsgrain.com)
Edmonton, AB Area: Devan Launer – (780) 239-4786 (devan@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Northwest, SK (Lashburn): Kylar Hope – (306) 361-0053 (kylar@johnstonsgrain.com)
Southwest-Sask: Randy Adrian – (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)
Sask & Mb: Karlee Stanhope – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsrgrain.com)
Grain Brokerage
Garrett Forster | Sr Grain Broker – (604) 613-8813 (garrett.forster@johnstonsgrain.com)
Kurt Paskal | Sr Grain Broker – (403) 899-0308 (kurt@johnstonsgrain.com)
Karlee Stanhope | Sr Grain Broker – (306) 434-7637 (karlee@johnstonsgrain.com)
Carli Miller | Jr Grain Broker – (1833) 324-7778 (carli@johnstonsgrain.com)
Agronomists
Deepak Chaunkaria: (844) 324-7778 ( deepak@johnstonsgrain.com)
Randy Adrian: (306) 294-0042 (randy@johnstonsgrain.com)
Regenerative Agronomy
Dr. Clemence Muitire, PHD Soil Science | Director of Regenerative Agronomy: (403) 585-3518 (clemence@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Frank Koch, Regenerative Agronomist: (403) 632-6066 (frank@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Travis Albrecht, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative: (403) 502-6332 (travis@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Michael Launer, Director of Johnston’s Regenerative: (780) 232-0358 (michael@johnstonsregenerative.com)
Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Yellow Peas | #2's | $9.25/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 88 Mt | Bethune, SK | 10/14/26 – 11/04/26 |
| 2026-10-14 | Green Peas | #2 or Better | 9 FOB Farm | 44.000 | Dubuc, SK | 10/14/26 – 10/31/26 |
| 2026-10-14 | Brown Flax | #1 | 16 FOB Farm | 88.000 | Bengough, SK | 10/14/26 – 10/23/26 |
| 2026-10-14 | Brown Flax | #1, <8% Dockage, <10% Moisture | 17.65 FOB Farm | 88.000 | Assiniboia, SK | 04/01/27 – 06/30/27 |
Total Tonnage: 798MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $275.58 / MT | 430 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | FOB Farm | Olds, AB, CAN |
| USA | DDGS | Corn | Feed | CAD $401.00 / MT | 70 MT | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-23 | Delivered | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $275.58 / MT | 301 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | FOB Farm | Olds, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Barley | – | Feed | CAD $275.58 / MT | 129 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | FOB Farm | Olds, AB, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 930MT
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Currency Update
USD into CAD: $1.4181
CAD into USD:$0.7051
Commodities Update(USD$)
Dec’26 Live Cattle: $225.900
Dec’26 Lean Hogs: $66.200
Oil (WTI): $96.46
Oil (WCS): $68.08
Gold: $4,160.69
Silver: $56.95
Bitcoin: $80,987.00
Ethereum: $2,364.00
Daily Joke
I ate a clock yesterday. It was so time consuming.
Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (October-December) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $5.25-$5.55 |
| Red Deer, AB | $5.15-$5.30 |
| Edmonton, AB | $5.00-$5.15 |
| Swift Current, SK | $5.05-$5.20 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.95-$5.10 |
| Regina, SK | $4.95-$5.10 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.85-$5.00 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.85-$5.00 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.85-$5.00 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Oct: $290
Nov-Dec: $290
Jan-Mar27: $300
Apr-June: $313
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.20-$0.21/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
$18.00/bu
Delivered October
Southern-Alberta
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
FOB Farm October
Saskatchewan | Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2026 Futures:$807.70
Jan 2027 Futures: $820.20
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
October-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.30-$0.32/lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.12-0.13/lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Sept: Call For Bid
Oct-Dec: Call For Bid
Jan-Mar: Call For Bid
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 26′ Futures: $481-0
Mar 27′ Futures: $494-2
May 27′ Futures: $501-4
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
October: $309
November: $309
December: $312
January: $317
February: $320
March: $323
April: $327
May: $327
June:$333
Basis Contracts Available*
BEANS
Black Beans
Call for bid
Cranberry Beans
Call for bid
Great Northern Beans
Call for bid
Fababeans
Call for bid
Pinto Beans
Call for bid
FLAX
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $17.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $16.00-$16.50/bu
FOB Farm SK | Oct-Dec
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm MB | Oct-Dec
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $18.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
SK MB | Oct -Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
#2 Canada: $0.29-$0.31/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.21-$0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1,#2 Can: $0.16-0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Small Greens (Estons | 2026 Crop Year)
#1 Canada: $0.24-$0.25/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#2 Canada: $0.17-$0.18/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.15-$0.16/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.13-$0.15/lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.24-$0.26/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
X3 Canada: $0.19-$0.20/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
#3 Canada: $0.16-$0.17/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
Feed/Sample Canada: $0.14-$0.15/Lb
FOB Farm for Oct-Dec
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.22-$0.23/Lb
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.40/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Dec
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.36-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Dec
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.37-$0.38/lb
FOB farm for Oct-Dec
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan | Southeast Sk | West MB
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$4.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec | Saskatchewan
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2026 Futures: $398-0
Mar 2027 Futures: $405-6
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $9.75/bu
Delivered Oct-Dec
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Minimum: 22% protein
SOY FREE
S.W. Manitoba
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50/bu
Delivered Oct
Alberta
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#3 Canada: $6.00-$6.50/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Dec
Saskatchewan
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $9.50-$10.25/bu
Acers: Call For Bid
Blazers: $9.50-$10.00
Origin: Southern AB | SW SK
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
AB | SK | MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Oct-Dec
Note: Please note that we are seeing elevated levels of ergot in the 2026 crop. Please notify your broker of any ergot or other degrading factors and provide grading sheets, photos, or sample results when available to help ensure accurate pricing and avoid surprises at delivery.
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$16.00-$17.00/bu
FOB Farm Oct-Jan
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 26′ Futures: $1270-2
Jan 27′ Futures: $1285-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $1293-2
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 14.0%
$10.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
October
#1 CWRS 13.5%
$9.00-$9.75/bu
Southern-Alberta
October
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
October
#1 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
FOB Farm or Delivered AB Facility
Oct-Dec
#1 CWAD (Durum)
$8.90-$9.50/Bu
FOB Farm Southeast SK
Oct-Dec
#1 CWAD | Call for Full Specs
$8.50-$9.00/bu
FOB Farm MB |Oct-Dec
Feed Wheat
$8.00/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
Oct-Dec
Feed Wheat
Call For Bid
FOB Farm Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Oct-Dec
Triticale
Call For Bid
In Loving Memory of Allan Johnston
