refinery

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The revisions reflect an updated refinery margin for April jet-fuel deliveries, an increase in ticket prices, and some changes to capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

While the crude oil is now in Cuba, it still needs to be refined at an ageing refinery in Havana – a process which could take longer than a week.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Jefferies estimates Australia’s refinery production can meet some 37% of gasoline demand and only around 14% of diesel demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"A refinery shutdown for failure to secure crude would lead to serious nationwide fuel shortages and sharp price spikes," said the company, whose refinery accounts for about 30 percent of the country's fuel needs.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The tank collapse at the Cosmo Oil refinery caused a fire that raged for more than a week after the earthquake.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland