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The Summer Gasoline Dilemma Refiners and Drivers Face
In this episode of Energy Economics with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into a surprising disconnect: crude oil prices are up 5% in the past week, yet gasoline at the pump has actually dropped from $4.47 to $4.30 per gallon. Using live data from June 2, 2026, they explain how refiner margins and summer blending rules create a lag between oil prices and what drivers pay. Lucas walks through the refiner profit machine — how cracking crude into gasoline and diesel can stay profitable even when oil rallies — and why the CFTC's new Wall Street rules might shake up commodity markets. Luna…
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