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title: "U.S. refiner margins spiked to record highs this week as fuel shortage concerns grow"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293107885.md"
description: "U.S. refiner margins hit record highs due to fuel shortages from U.S.-Iran tensions and Russian export bans. Diesel and gasoline inventories have dropped significantly, driving up retail prices. Refining stocks like PBF Energy and Marathon Petroleum surged YTD as analysts predict continued high demand balancing needs, boosting earnings forecasts for major refiners."
datetime: "2026-07-19T00:41:54.000Z"
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# U.S. refiner margins spiked to record highs this week as fuel shortage concerns grow


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