What record did U.S. jet fuel output reach, and when did it occur according to the EIA?

According to the EIA, U.S. jet fuel output reached a record high in the week ended May 1, with the four-week average surpassing 2 million barrels per day for the first time on record. This surge followed the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran beginning February 28 and was driven by above-average refinery runs and strategic shifts to increase aviation fuel yield.

Why did U.S. jet fuel prices double in March, and how did that affect exports and inventories?

U.S. jet fuel prices doubled in March due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during its war with the U.S. and Israel, triggering global supply concerns—especially in Europe and Asia—which increased demand for U.S. exports. As a result, U.S. jet fuel exports hit record highs in April and May, while domestic stockpiles stood at 45 million barrels as of May 29—7% above the five-year average—supporting robust export capacity.

US Jet Fuel Output Hits Record as Iran War Doubled Prices in March, EIA Says

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U.S. jet fuel output hit record levels with exports soaring as prices doubled amid Middle East tensions, per EIA. Domestic inventories remain above average despite increased refinery runs targeting aviation fuel yields.

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