Elevated crack spreads and crude prices drive gasoline costs higher

Global gasoline supply tightness has pushed U.S. crack spreads—a key refining profitability metric—to their highest levels in months, contributing to elevated pump prices alongside rising crude costs.

First covered Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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22d CleanTechnica Elevated Crack Spreads & Crude Oil Prices Contribute to Higher Prices at the Pump — What are crack spreads and why are they elevated? Crack spreads are indicators of the profitability of refining crude oil into petroleum products such as…

22d EIA Today in Energy Elevated crack spreads and crude oil prices contribute to higher prices at the pump — What are crack spreads and why are they elevated? Crack spreads are indicators of the profitability of refining crude oil into petroleum products such as…

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epa.gov State Fuels | US EPA

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