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US refiners face historic stress test as global crisis looms

US refineries are running near maximum capacity to fill global fuel shortages caused by the Iran war and disruptions in Russia. While this has delivered record profits, prolonged high utilisation raises the risk of equipment failures that could deepen the global fuel crisis.

24 Aug 2026 11:46 am