EIA Today in Energy·· 3h agoSelected
U.S. refineries shift output from gasoline to middle distillates
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According to EIA's Petroleum Supply Monthly through August 2026, U.S. refinery gasoline yields averaged below 45% from January to August, under the five-year low every month, while distillate and jet fuel yields rose. Jet fuel yield first exceeded 12% in March 2026 and stayed there, driven by higher margins amid tight global supplies.
Why it matters
EIA primary data reveals a structural shift in U.S. refinery product yields from gasoline to distillates and jet fuel, with margins and supply tightness as key drivers, relevant to energy markets.
Source: EIA Today in Energy · eia.gov
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