Gasoline RBOB Futures Surge as Spring Refinery Maintenance Hits Output

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The Refining Squeeze

Planned turnarounds at major US refineries have reduced domestic gasoline output. This supply bottleneck is decoupling wholesale prices from the broader crude complex, leading to higher crack spreads.

Retail Impact

National retail averages are creeping toward $3.55. The combination of higher crude costs and restricted refining capacity is the primary driver of higher gasoline costs for motorists.