U.S. refinery utilization weakened for a second consecutive week, with the latest EIA data showing a deeper week‑over‑week decline. For the week ending 11 February 2026, utilization fell by 1.1%, compared with a 0.4% drop in the previous week.
The figures indicate a growing pullback in refinery activity, as the current week’s change marks a sharper slowdown than the prior period. The data compare the change in refinery utilization for each week against the immediately preceding week, highlighting a clear acceleration in the downward trend. Investors and energy market participants will be watching upcoming releases for signs of whether this softening in refinery runs persists or stabilizes in the weeks ahead.
