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Published 23 October 2026 (IST) · Source dated 22 October 2026.
US refinery utilisation averaged above 95% from May through September, the highest level for those months since 1998, Reuters reports, citing the Energy Information Administration.
How to read this development
This is an industry operating measure, distinct from an individual company’s profit. High utilisation also does not guarantee that every fuel market has ample supply.
What to watch next
Future utilisation and distillate inventory data will help show whether supply conditions are easing.
Source: US refiners have run harder in 2026 as tight diesel supplies boost margins, EIA says | Reuters. This brief summarises the linked source in original wording; the interpretation and follow-up questions are editorial context.
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