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A Week of Two Halves

Gasoline cracks retreat on easing geopolitical risk, while TA arb selling and bearish positioning point to further downside.
Published: August 3, 2026
Written by:
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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It has been a week of two halves for the gasoline complex, with mid-week weakness plaguing the market.

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Written by

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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