U.S. refinery crude runs rebounded sharply in the latest week, with volumes rising by 0.103 million barrels, according to data updated on 2 September 2026 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The move marks a notable turnaround from the previous week, when refinery runs had slipped by 0.002 million barrels.
The figures are reported on a week-over-week basis, comparing changes in the current week to those in the prior week. After a marginal contraction previously, the return to positive territory suggests a pickup in refinery activity, which can have implications for fuel output and near-term product supply dynamics in the U.S. market.
