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Seasonal gasoline transition in US shapes refining strategies, blendstock trade

Seasonal gasoline transition in US shapes refining strategies, blendstock trade

Update: 2025-09-11
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As the US transitions to higher-volatility gasoline grades, refiners are adjusting their strategies to balance supply and demand amid seasonal maintenance and export pressures, which also have implications for butane demand. In this episode, the team unpacks the mechanics of the RVP transition, the impact of refinery issues in Mexico, and the growing demand for LPG in Southeast Asia.

Jeff Mower, director of Americas oil news, discusses these seasonal shifts with light ends pricing manager Sarah Hernandez, LPG price reporter Hunter Marrow, and senior oil news reporter Janet McGurty. 

Links: 
US gasoline RVP calendar
Gasoline Unleaded 87 USGC Prompt Pipeline AANY105
Butane FOB ARA PMAAC00
ULSD USGC Prompt Pipeline AATGY00



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Seasonal gasoline transition in US shapes refining strategies, blendstock trade

Seasonal gasoline transition in US shapes refining strategies, blendstock trade