
RIN Recap 10-12-2026
“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.” – Bertolt Brecht Open PDF Download PDF Your browser cannot display this PDF. Open the report
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“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.” – Bertolt Brecht Open PDF Download PDF Your browser cannot display this PDF. Open the report

“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.” – Bertolt Brecht Jobs Update Initial jobless claims seasonally adjusted for the week ending October 3, 2026 came in at 197,000, versus the adjusted number of 199,000 people from the week prior, down 2,000 people week-over-week. Continuing jobless claims came […]

Oil prices finished higher on Friday as Hurricane Isaias continued to threaten U.S. Gulf Coast energy production, offsetting pressure from renewed optimism surrounding potential negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Prices fluctuated throughout the session as traders weighed the possibility of easing geopolitical tensions against ongoing supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or […]

Oil prices surged on Thursday as renewed concerns over the war in the Middle East combined with growing disruptions to U.S. Gulf oil production from Hurricane Isaias. Both major crude benchmarks gained more than 3%, with prices reaching their highest levels in more than a week before easing from their session highs. Brent crude futures […]

Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday after a volatile trading session as markets reacted to plans by the International Energy Agency to accelerate emergency oil stock releases, with a focus on diesel supplies. Continued concerns over disruptions in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and an approaching storm in the Gulf of Mexico limited […]

Oil prices finished nearly unchanged on Tuesday as increased crude exports from the Middle East helped ease some supply concerns, while continued attacks in the region kept a floor under prices. Markets also weighed plans by the Group of Seven to release emergency crude and diesel inventories. Brent crude rose 26 cents, or 0.3%, to […]

Oil prices fell nearly 2% on Monday as rising Middle Eastern crude exports and a new G7 commitment to release emergency oil and diesel supplies eased some concerns over tight global availability. Brent crude settled at $100.32 a barrel, down $1.93, or 1.89%, while WTI fell $1.68, or 1.84%, to $89.43. The decline was limited […]

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” – Leo Buscaglia Open PDF Download PDF Your browser cannot display this PDF. Open the report

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” – Leo Buscaglia Jobs Update Initial jobless claims seasonally adjusted for the week ending September 26, 2026 came in at 197,000, versus the adjusted number of 198,000 people from the week prior, down 1,000 people week-over-week. Continuing jobless claims came in […]

Oil prices ended mixed on Friday as expectations for additional European diesel supplies eased some concerns over tight fuel markets, while recovering Middle Eastern crude flows continued to weigh on prices. Brent settled at $102.25 a barrel, down just $0.06, or 0.06%, while WTI fell $1.76, or 1.9%, to $91.11. For the week, Brent gained […]