Gas Prices May Remain High Post-Summer Due to Tight Refining Capacity

Hyperdash News08/07/2026 23:17 UTCCommodities

Gasoline prices could remain high past the summer driving season, potentially setting a Labor Day record. A global shortfall in refining capacity, worsened by conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, contributes to a tight fuel market. This could keep gas prices elevated into the fall despite softening demand.

Global refineries processed 5.1 million fewer barrels a day in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2025. Middle Eastern refiners processed 7.6 million barrels a day in the second quarter, a fifth less than in 2025, due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions and facility damage.

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