Refinery crude runs increased by 199,000 barrels per day last week, remaining at record seasonal levels amid strong gasoline margins, according to the Energy Information Administration. Via Reuters, high refinery utilization and lower imports resulted in an unexpected fall in crude inventories, which have been at record highs in recent weeks. Refinery run rates could slow down in the weeks to come amid seasonal maintenance.
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