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Petroleum prices reacted to economic and geopolitical uncertainty in the second quarter

Published: 6 August 2025
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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In-brief analysis

August 6, 2025

Data source: CME Group, Bloomberg L.P.
Note: Refinery margin is calculated as the 3-2-1 crack spread on the U.S. Atlantic Coast, which represents the price of two barrels of gasoline and one barrel of distillate fuel oil minus three barrels of Brent crude oil. 2Q25=second quarter of 2025

Energy prices—along with other globally traded commodities, equities, and currencies—were more volatile in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) amid significant uncertainty from concerns over economic growth as well as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The geopolitical uncertainty has affected crude oil prices and refinery margins, and shifting government policies have affected biofuel compliance credit prices.

Crude oil prices
After adjusting for inflation, the Brent crude oil price decreased from nearly $75 per barrel (b) at the beginning of April to $64/b in

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Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 9:58AM EDT until August 6 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Published: 6 August 2025
Categories: National Weather Service

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* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Southern Elbert County, Georgia, along the Broad River * WHEN…Until 400 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 954 AM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. – Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Nancy Hart State Park, Lake Strom Thurmond and Bobby Brown State Park. – River stage along

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Special Weather Statement issued August 6 at 8:57AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Published: 6 August 2025
Categories: National Weather Service

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At 857 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hopkins to Fairfax to Humboldt. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. There is also a leading gusty front producing winds. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include… Maryville, Albany, Tarkio, Stanberry, Mound City, Rock Port, Oregon, Fairfax, Burlington Junction, Hopkins, Ravenwood, Maitland, Skidmore, Forest City, Craig, Fillmore, White Cloud, Barnard, Conception Junction, and Sheridan. This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 69 and 123.

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Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 8:55AM CDT until August 6 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Published: 6 August 2025
Categories: National Weather Service

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Runoff from the heavy rains on August 5th has not yet reached all the downstream locations that are expected to experience high water. Residents and travelers are urged to keep an eye on local river and stream conditions as water levels in much of the warned area will continue to rise through the day. * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall expected. * WHERE…Dickey, LaMoure, eastern Logan, and eastern McIntosh Counties. * WHEN…Until 600 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 849 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain

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