Overview

• GasBuddy reports the national average dipped 0.3 cents to $3.08 per gallon, while diesel rose 1.1 cents to $3.663.
• Price swings are stark by state, with Ohio and Michigan cycling higher as Indiana and Delaware moved lower; Columbus jumped 13.9 cents to $3.02 with stations ranging from $2.45 to $3.52.
• The EIA says for the week ending Sept. 26 crude stocks rose 1.8 million barrels and gasoline inventories grew 4.1 million, refinery utilization eased to 91.4%, and the SPR added 700,000 barrels.
• GasBuddy warns a Los Angeles–area refinery fire is likely to lift West Coast pump prices even as most other regions see stability or slight declines.
• OPEC+ increased output for October and signaled a smaller-than-expected hike for November, sending oil down last week before a rebound, with WTI near $61.85 early Monday.