In energy markets, the crack spread measures the profit margin from refining crude oil into petroleum products like gasoline and diesel. It’s calculated by comparing the price of these outputs to the input cost of crude. Traders use it to hedge price risks, while refiners rely on it to gauge operational profitability and optimize production schedules.
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