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Why are gasoline prices rising faster than oil prices? Blame it on the ‘crack.’

The spread between the cost of barrels of gasoline and crude oil — known as the “crack spread” — has widened sharply.

Why are gasoline prices rising faster than oil prices? Blame it on the ‘crack.’

Published July 20, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The spread between the cost of barrels of gasoline and crude oil — known as the “crack spread” — has widened sharply.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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