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ExxonMobil’s CEO Darren Woods laid it out bluntly: gas prices aren’t falling just because crude oil costs are cooling — and here’s why. The real driver of pump prices is the supply and demand for refined fuels like gasoline, not raw oil. With global refinery capacity strained by disruptions and shifting production priorities, finished fuel shortages are keeping prices high — even as crude gets cheaper. Woods says we won’t see relief at the pump until more refining capacity comes back online, which could happen if key shipping routes reopen or major producers ramp up exports. In short: don’t expect quick fixes — the refined fuel market operates on its own rules, and it’s still in a tight spot.

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