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As anyone who drives a car that requires premium gasoline will surely tell you, the large difference between the prices of regular and premium grades shows no signs of going away. Today, we look at how the two were once priced, when they diverged, and what it likely means for future prices.
According to the EIA's Weekly Petroleum Status Report (WPSR) released this morning, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) recorded its 13th consecutive weekly draw for the week ended June 19, reducing stocks to levels not seen since 1983.
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U.S. propane inventories continued their seasonal climb last week, reaching 90 MMbbl—24% above year-ago levels and 13% above the previous 5-year maximum. Meanwhile, U.S. propane exports remained elevated at 2.03 MMb/d, above both recent averages and 2025 levels.
Midwestern states are important markets for natural gas producers in the Marcellus/Utica, as are states in the Mid-South, like Kentucky and Tennessee, and states in the Deep South. But expanding gas sales in those markets will require a lot more pipeline capacity, and that’s exactly what’s in the works.
U.S. Gulf Coast (USGC) crude exports remained remarkably resilient last week despite a sharp decline in crude prices and weather-related disruptions along the Texas coast.
U.S. LNG feedgas demand continued to climb last week, driven by higher intake at Corpus Christi, Freeport, and Golden Pass.
The USGC 3-2-1 crack spread has cooled from its spring highs, but refining margins remain exceptionally strong. June's average crack spread is running more than 100% above year-ago levels, supported by elevated gasoline and diesel cracks.
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Open seasons are a key part of marketing capacity for gas pipeline and storage projects, but they can also raise several regulatory questions. And the answers depend on what kind of open season it is. Today, we take a deep dive into the ins and outs of a gas project open season.
Waha natural gas prices were positive again for the week that just ended. An expansion of the Gulf Coast Express pipeline provided a critical boost by raising outflow capacity.
The NGL business is one of the most logistically complex segments of the energy industry. To really make sense of it you need to step back and look at the big picture. That’s exactly what our new U.S. NGL Infrastructure Map provides — a comprehensive view of the entire NGL value chain.
