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Global oil demand is dropping, but US drivers keep buying more gas - AP News
Key takeaway
Global oil demand is softening, but US gasoline consumption remains resilient, creating a divergence that pressures refining margins and crude prices.
- Step 1Global oil demand declines due to economic slowdown in Europe and Asia, while US gasoline demand stays strong.
- Step 2Divergence keeps crude prices range-bound; US refiners benefit from stable throughput but face margin compression from global oversupply.
- Step 3Lower pump prices boost US consumer discretionary spending, but SME transport cost relief may be temporary if global weakness spreads to US economy.
Source: AP Business (via Google News)
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