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Texas Refiners and the Jet Fuel Crunch | Odessa News
Texas refineries are ramping up jet fuel production to ease a global shortage, but they’re constrained by their complex, specialized infrastructure and the competing demand for gasoline and diesel. As Europe and Asia cut back on refining to push green energy and rely more on Middle East supplies—now disrupted by regional tensions and shipping risks—the U.S. is stepping in. Jet fuel prices soar to $150 per barrel, but for Texas refiners, it’s a smaller slice of the pie. Incremental investments and targeted expansions outside Texas offer modest relief, while ships navigate dangerous waters like…
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