Refinery outages are pumping up U.S. consumer fuel costs, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reports.
Finished gasoline and diesel prices are rising faster than raw crude oil costs.
Unexpected mechanical failures and long maintenance schedules are cutting processing output.
Constraints are hitting both gasoline and diesel production nationwide right now.
Oil is flowing again through major maritime routes, yet pump prices stay stubborn.
Analysts warn a global diesel crunch may persist for years as refineries lag demand.
Goldman has said diesel prices could stay elevated through 2027.
Drivers and logistics firms are paying a premium because of downstream bottlenecks.
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