refiner

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"India is a big importer of oil. Interestingly, they're a big refiner as well," he said, adding that the supply of jet fuel had been affected by restrictions linked to the war in Ukraine.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Valero Energy, a major refiner, closed its operation at Port Arthur, Texas, after a fire in a diesel processing unit on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Hungary has capped fuel prices, while Poland’s main refiner has cut its margins to reduce the hit to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Other Asian buyers, including Chinese state-owned refiner Sinopec, have moved early to lock in shipments for May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver."

From God's Plan with Men by Martin, T. T. (Thomas Theodore)