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refining



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In a deeply reported article, Claudia Assis outlined the mechanics of the global refining market to explain why diesel prices remain stubbornly high and how that is affecting businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Both fuels come from the same middle-distillate group at the refining stage, while gasoline is a light distillate.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

China has an enormous refining network and is currently the only country with significant excess capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The plant will initially be capable of refining 164 tonnes of gold a year, significantly more than the country's current annual production.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Francis’ grumbles did not disturb me, however, because further refining of our latest backbone without a solution to the bases would not represent a real step forward.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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