Gasoline Rises to Nearly 4-Year High
2026-04-29 08:23
By
Kyrie Dichosa
1 min. read
Gasoline futures for delivery in New York Harbor climbed above $3.60 per gallon in late April, the highest since July 2022, as ongoing Middle East supply disruptions continued to tighten feedstock supply for refiners.
Reports showed that President Trump has ordered preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran, adding to concerns over deeper supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
While a ceasefire has been in place since early April, it has remained fragile amid recurring tensions, with traders monitoring any signs of negotiation developments.
Shipping activity through the Strait has effectively stalled, with vessel movements falling to near zero and severely disrupting a key artery that typically handles around 20 million barrels per day of oil and refined products.
Against this backdrop, API figures showed gasoline inventories fell by 8.47 million barrels last week.
For the month, gasoline is heading for its fifth consecutive monthly advance.