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Northwest Europe Gasoline Margins Jump Over $4 Amid Active Trading
Gasoline refining margins in Northwest Europe surged by more than $4 on Tuesday, climbing to $37.40 per barrel as trading activity increased and crude oil prices softened, according to a report from Investing.com.
Market Activity
The trading session saw approximately 12,000 metric tons of E5 gasoline barges change hands. The physical transactions involved commodity trading house Trafigura and energy major Exxon Mobil selling cargoes to MB Energy and BP.
In a notable contrast, there were no trades of Eurobob E10 barges reported on the Argus platform during the session, market data showed.
AdContext and Company Performance
The sharp rise in margins highlights a highly profitable environment for refiners, a trend reflected in recent corporate earnings. BP, which was an active buyer in Tuesday's market, recently announced second-quarter profits of $5.73 billion.
The company's results, which more than doubled year-over-year and surpassed analyst expectations, were driven by higher energy prices, robust trading performance, and improved refining margins.
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