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US Gulf Coast 3-2-1 Crack Spread

Published by Emily Ross and Alex Morgan,

A key indicator of refining profitability, representing the margin of refining 3 barrels of crude into 2 barrels of gasoline and 1 barrel of diesel.

Data question
What is the current trend of the US Gulf Coast 3-2-1 crack spread?
Freshness
Daily
Sources
CME Group, EIA, Argus Media
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Dataset

Generated Apr 17, 2026, 12:02 AM

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US Gulf Coast 3-2-1 Crack Spread

USD/bbl

Sources

Daily US Gulf Coast 3-2-1 Crack Spread based on EIA daily prices and Argus Media market reports. The spread widened significantly in March and April 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and supply constraints, averaging $35/bbl in early April and reaching $38.34/bbl by mid-April.

DateUSGC 3-2-1 Crack Spread
2026-04-0134.5
2026-04-0234.8
2026-04-0335.2
2026-04-0635.5
2026-04-0736.1
2026-04-0836.4
2026-04-0936.9
2026-04-1037.2
2026-04-1337.8
2026-04-1438.1
2026-04-1538.34