With Diesel Margins Stretched, Production Is Underway at Nevada’s Only Crude Oil Refinery

U.S. diesel prices reached $6.276/gallon in October 2026, with tight global supply and elevated crack spreads expected to persist through 2027. Sky Quarry's Eagle Springs Refinery in Nevada began production with crack spreads of $133-$136/barrel, while major refiners including PBF Energy, CVR Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Calumet reported strong second-quarter results driven by robust refining margins amid global distillate fuel shortages.