FX.co ★ U.S. Refinery Crude Runs Slip Week‑on‑Week, Reversing Prior Gains

U.S. refinery crude runs declined in the latest weekly data, signaling a modest pullback in processing activity. According to figures updated on 22 July 2026, EIA refinery crude runs fell by 0.058 million barrels week-over-week, a reversal from the previous week’s 0.099 million barrel increase.

The data show a shift in momentum: while the prior comparison period reflected growing throughput as refineries ramped up operations versus the week before, the current reading indicates a slight easing of crude intake. The week-over-week comparison underscores that refiners processed less crude than in the immediately preceding week, potentially reflecting short-term adjustments in utilization or product demand.