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Refineries have shifted production away from gasoline to middle distillates

U.S. Energy Information Administration · Official source · Updated 2h ago

Facts

From January through August 2026, refinery yields of gasoline have averaged less than 45%. ^[1]
The U.S. refinery fleet exceeded an average jet fuel yield of 12% for the first time in March 2026. ^[1]
The fleetwide average jet fuel yield has remained at or above 12% through the latest Petroleum Supply Monthly data for August 2026. ^[1]

Primary source

U.S. Energy Information Administration

Published Nov 5, 2026