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The crude oil futures chart reveals sustained bullish volume in Brent’s October contracts, often a leading indicator of hedge fund positioning ahead of winter demand surges. Supply chain constraints keep premium pricing plausible. The refinery’s performance record reveals a telling paradox. At its peak in June 2025, Dos Bocas processed roughly 190,000 b/d of crude oil (see the chart). Since each of its two distillation columns has a design capacity of 170,000 barrels a day, this suggests that both units were already in operation if Pemex’s numbers are accurate. Technically, the refinery has shown it can run both columns, but the achievement was fleeting. Problems with unstable electricity supply and inconsistent crude quality prevent it from sustaining the necessary throughput. In practice, the facility has been unable to keep its units running steadily enough to match its theoretical capacity. West Texas Intermediate annual average oil price 1976-2025 Analysts note increased volatility driven by OPEC+ production signals and U.S. inventory drawdowns. Short-term technical indicators hint at a potential breakout if supply constraints persist.