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crack spread

Coverage of crack spread in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 20 · 22:55 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 11:00 UTC
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Donald Trumpperson1Iranplace1gas pricestopic1U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserveorganization1Strait of Hormuzplace1midterm electionstopic1Gasoline pricestopic1crude oil pricestopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 4 · 11:00 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Get Used to High Gas Prices

    Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran in February caused gas prices to rise above $3.50 per gallon, with prices recently exceeding $4 a gallon after the conflict resumed. Even if a cease-fire occurs, low oil reserves, reduced refining capacity, and a widened crack spread will keep gas prices high through November, harming Trump's approval and Republican midterm prospects.

  • BUSINESSJul 20 · 22:55 UTCMARKETWATCH
    Why are gasoline prices rising faster than oil prices? Blame it on the ‘crack.’

    Gasoline prices are rising faster than crude oil prices, with the 'crack spread' — the spread between gasoline and crude oil costs — widening sharply.