Phillips 66 Posts Surprise Profit on Higher Refining Margins

(Reuters) – Phillips 66  posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as ​higher refining margins helped it offset steep losses tied to ‌volatile commodity prices. U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are reaping their strongest margins in years, as disruptions to Middle Eastern oil flows due to the Iran war have ​driven up demand for U.S. fuel exports. U.S. refiners, … Read more