This indicator measures the weekly change in the amount of crude oil processed by refineries across the United States. It serves as a critical gauge for downstream demand, as higher refinery runs typically signal strong demand for refined products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Significant changes in refinery activity can lead to fluctuations in crude oil prices and impact global energy market sentiment. Analysts use this data to determine if refineries are operating at optimal capacity or if maintenance periods are affecting supply levels.
The data is collected through a weekly survey of all refinery operators in the United States conducted by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). It calculates the difference in the total barrels of crude oil processed daily compared to the previous week's average.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 0.33 | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 0.18 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | -0.42 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.08 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | -0.03 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | -0.18 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | -0.35 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 0.05 | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 0.06 | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.07 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | -0.21 | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0.13 | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | -0.02 | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 0.43 | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 0.21 | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0.26 | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0.72 | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 0.04 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -0.51 | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | -1.17 | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 0.13 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | -0.31 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 0.05 | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | -0.39 | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | -0.05 | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | -0.01 | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | -0.33 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 0.03 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 0.06 | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 0.21 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | -0.03 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.09 | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | -0.16 | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 0.12 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.13 | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | -0.36 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 0.23 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 0.67 | — | — |
| May 29, 2025 | -0.16 | — | — |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.09 | — | — |
| May 14, 2025 | 0.33 | — | — |
| May 7, 2025 | -0.01 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.19 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.33 | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2025 | -0.06 | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 0.07 | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | -0.19 | — | — |
