3 Solid Options Amid Refining & Marketing MLP Industry Tumult

The Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining & Marketing MLP industry faces notable challenges as gasoline demand continues its downward trajectory, falling around 5% nationally in Q3 2024. With fuel efficiency improvements, rising EV adoption, and changing consumer habits, retail fuel sales remain stagnant, pressuring long-term growth. At the same time, rising interest rates are increasing debt costs, making expansion and shareholder returns more difficult. Higher borrowing expenses could limit investment in infrastru ...