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Gasoline RBOB Futures Rise on Higher Feedstock Costs and Middle East Tensions

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Published: February 7, 2026

Refinery Maintenance Season

Refiners are beginning their spring maintenance cycles. Reduced utilization rates, combined with higher crude input costs, are starting to tighten the supply of summer-grade blendstocks earlier than usual.

Inventory Cushion

Upside potential is being tempered by comfortable product supply. US gasoline inventories posted a sizable mid-January build of roughly 6 million barrels, ensuring ample availability for the short term.