NW Europe Gasoline Margins Surge Despite Oil Price Dip
Gasoline refining margins in Northwest Europe have strengthened recently, defying a downward trend in global crude oil prices. Analysts attribute this decoupling to tightening regional supply and steady export demand, which have offset the bearish pressure typically associated with cheaper feedstock costs. As seasonal maintenance schedules approach, market participants remain focused on how these widened margins will influence refinery utilization rates throughout the quarter.