Refineries shift production from gasoline to middle distillates amid higher margins

U.S. refineries have significantly reduced gasoline output in 2026 to capitalize on higher margins for distillate fuel oil and jet fuel, according to EIA data through August.

First covered Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article

Refineries shift production from gasoline to middle distillates amid higher margins — Image via eia.gov

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5d EIA Today in Energy Refineries have shifted production away from gasoline to middle distillates — Particularly high refinery margins for distillate fuel oil and jet fuel have contributed to shifts in the refinery yields of major products in 2026.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-05 (#16)

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