AFPM Communications

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is putting pressure on global oil and fuel markets. In the United States, our refineries are running hard to meet demand but supplies are tighter in some areas of the country that have fewer local supply options and limited ability to quickly bring in fuel from other regions.

Every year, just around Memorial Day, we start getting questions about gas prices and why they are more expensive in the summer. This year, tensions involving Iran are making that question feel more urgent.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has shocked the entire global crude oil and fuels system and pushed up prices everywhere, including in the United States. The United States is better positioned than most because we produce and refine a large share of our own energy, but prices are set in a global market, so U.S. consumers still feel the impact.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Geoff Moody issued the following statement emphasizing how recent Jones Act waivers benefit American consumers as policymakers debate the law’s role in today’s energy supply challenges.

With the conflict in Iran causing massive shifts in global energy markets, it's important to remember global supply and demand forces (for both crude oil and refined products) are just one factor of many — albeit a huge one — impacting the prices drivers see at the pump. So, let's walk through all that goes into the price of gasoline.

AFPM is advancing how the refining and petrochemical industries approach safety training by combining immersive technologies with practical, scenario-based learning. Through its Immersive Learning and Training Committee, AFPM brings people together to develop new tools using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality — technologies that help improve safety, boost performance and optimize training time across all safety disciplines.

Working at height is a reality in refining and petrochemical operations — but serious injuries and fatalities don’t have to be. By sharing knowledge, reinforcing best practices and keeping fall prevention top of mind, the industry continues to strengthen its commitment to protecting workers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As policymakers consider a potential gas tax holiday to lower costs at the pump, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement, underscoring that reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would deliver significantly greater and more durable savings for American consumers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) proudly announces the recipients of its 2025 Annual Safety Awards, the industry’s most respected recognition of occupational and process safety excellence. Guided by AFPM’s Safety and Health Committee, these awards reflect the industry’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, safe and reliable operations, and a culture that puts people first—honoring facilities that consistently demonstrate outstanding safety performance.