U.S. refinery utilization rates strengthened in the latest week, with the indicator rising 1.1% week-over-week, according to data updated on 29 July 2026. The move marks a clear reversal from the previous week, when utilization had slipped by 0.1%.
The comparison is based on week-over-week changes, with the current 1.1% figure reflecting the shift from the prior week’s operating levels and the earlier -0.1% reading showing a marginal decline versus the week before that. The data suggest U.S. refiners have increased throughput after a brief soft patch, a dynamic closely watched by energy markets and macro analysts tracking fuel demand and industrial activity in the United States.
