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Margins Surge

Refinery Margins Report for the week ending 06 March
Published: March 9, 2026
Written by:
Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti
Reviewed by:
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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In the week ending 06 March, Refinery Margins surged across all three regions. European M1 Margins up to $12.87/bbl (+$4.14/bbl w/w), US Margins up to $22.75/bbl (+$3.65/bbl w/w), and Asian M1 Margins up to $26.36/bbl (+$15.42/bbl w/w).

  • Asian margins were the strongest: Sing 0.5 cracks rose by +$13.43/bbl w/w, and Sing Gasoil Crack rose by +$16.28/bbl. Dubai Cracks were even stronger: Gasoil Dubai Cracks increased by +$25.26/bbl, and Kero Dubai Cracks rose by +$44.28/bbl w/w.
  • In Europe, Gasoil Crack was the biggest mover, rising by +$17.65/bbl w/w, followed by 3.5 Bgs Crack which increased by +$13.03/bbl w/w

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