HF Sinclair DINO Refining — Operating Expenses

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Questions, answered.

What is HF Sinclair's refining — operating expenses?

HF Sinclair (DINO) reported refining — operating expenses of $468M in Q1 2026.

How has HF Sinclair's refining — operating expenses changed year-over-year?

HF Sinclair's refining — operating expenses increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $461M to $468M.

What is the long-term trend for HF Sinclair's refining — operating expenses?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HF Sinclair's refining — operating expenses has grown at a 15.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.04B to $1.83B.

What does refining — operating expenses mean?

The day-to-day costs of running refinery operations, excluding raw materials and depreciation.

How do you interpret refining — operating expenses?

Lower expenses relative to throughput indicate better operational efficiency and cost management.

How does refining — operating expenses compare across companies?

Commonly referred to as 'Refining Operating Expenses' or 'OPEX' in the energy industry.