AFPM

06/02/2026

America's domestic refining industry is essential to our energy security.

06/02/2026

Our unwavering commitment to safety is reflected in recent honors from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).

Our Detroit refinery earned AFPM’s highest safety award, the Distinguished Safety Award, for the second consecutive year, becoming one of only seven back-to-back winners in the last 35 years.

Congratulations also to our Mandan, North Dakota, and St. Paul Park, Minnesota, refineries for receiving the Elite Platinum Award, AFPM’s second-highest distinction.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Newsroom/Company-News/Marathon-Petroleum%E2%80%99s-top-safety-performance-recognized-at-AFPM-Safety-Awards/

06/01/2026

Chevron Phillips Chemical is one of the world's top producers of ethylene and polyethylene and a leading supplier of aromatics, styrenics, specialty chemicals, plastic pipe and other polymers.

06/01/2026

We’re proud to share that our Baytown Refinery has earned the Elite Gold Safety Award from the AFPM for the very first time. 🏆

This prestigious recognition reflects the unwavering commitment, focus, and care our team brings to safety each and every day. Achieving this milestone takes more than meeting standards, it requires a culture where people look out for one another, speak up, and continuously strive to improve.

We couldn’t be prouder of this team for setting the bar and making this achievement possible. Congratulations on this incredible milestone!

06/01/2026

📣 Registration is now open for AFPM's 2026 Summit!

Join us later this summer in Grapevine, Texas for 85+ technical sessions, keynote speakers, hands-on programming and unique networking opportunities.

Details: August 31 – September 3, 2026 at the Ga***rd Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, TX.

Secure your spot today: https://summit.afpm.org/register

06/01/2026

Everything you need to know about “summer driving season”:

- Americans drive more in the summer, so gasoline demand peaks then
- U.S. refineries ramp up to meet this demand, operating at some of their highest utilization rates (a measure of how much crude oil refineries are processing as a % of their max capacity)
- Gasoline sold during the summer months is different and more expensive to make
- Plus, this summer, the conflict in Iran is making gasoline more expensive

For the full picture: https://www.afpm.org/newsroom/blog/summer-driving-season-here-and-gas-prices-are-already-under-pressure

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Why waive the Jones Act? Our SVP of Government Relations and Policy Geoff Moody explains how recent waivers have immediately benefited American consumers: https://www.afpm.org/newsroom/news/why-waive-jones-act-expanding-access-american-energy-clear-win

05/28/2026

Why has the conflict in Iran driven up fuel prices everywhere? We explain in our new blog.

TL;DR: The United States is better positioned than most countries because we produce and refine a large share of our own energy, but prices are set in a global market, so American consumers still feel the impact.

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...

05/27/2026

🎉 AFPM is hiring! 🎉 We’re looking for an entry-level associate on our Communications team.

Who you are:

- Someone with one year of communications and/or relevant office experience gained through internships or early-career roles
- A collaborative spirit, intellectual curiosity, analytical reasoning and strong organization
- An appetite to understand and visually simplify complex energy topics for multiple audiences
- Ability to meet deadlines and stay on top of long-term projects

Who we are:

- National trade association representing virtually the entire U.S. fuel supply, plus the petrochemicals used as building blocks for thousands of vital products we use in daily life

Apply here ➡️

At AFPM, our greatest asset is our team of talented professionals who consistently fuel our success. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are excited to announce an opening for an Associate, Communications. The Associate will report into the Manager, Editorial & Executive Communications a...