U.S. refinery utilization rates strengthened in the latest reporting week, with the indicator rising by 0.6% week-over-week, up from a 0.2% increase in the prior week, according to EIA data updated on 2 September 2026. The figures reflect an acceleration in the pace of capacity use across U.S. refineries.
The comparison is made on a week-over-week basis, with the current 0.6% reading representing the change from the previous week, while the earlier 0.2% figure captured the change from that earlier week to its preceding one. The data suggest a growing momentum in refining activity, which market participants may watch closely for implications on product supply and inventory trends in the weeks ahead.
