Refining & Marketing — Distribution costs
Marathon Petroleum Refining & Marketing — Distribution costs increased by 1.4% to $1.60B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.4%, from $1.47B to $1.60B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Refining & Marketing — Distribution costs shows an upward trend with a 5.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease suggests improved logistical efficiency, while an increase may indicate higher freight rates or supply chain bottlenecks.
Detailed definition
This represents the costs associated with transporting, storing, and delivering refined products to customers through pi...
Peer comparison
Commonly referred to as 'Logistics and Distribution Expenses' in downstream energy operations.
mpc_segment_refining_marketing_distribution_costsHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.30B | $1.30B | $1.30B | $1.30B | $1.41B | $1.41B | $1.41B | $1.41B | $1.42B | $1.49B | $1.48B | $1.47B | $1.48B | $1.54B | $1.57B | $1.60B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +8.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.3% | +5.6% | -1.3% | -0.1% | +0.3% | +4.0% | +2.4% | +1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +8.3% | +8.3% | +8.3% | +8.3% | +0.3% | +5.9% | +4.5% | +4.4% | +4.5% | +2.9% | +6.7% | +8.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marathon Petroleum's refining & marketing — distribution costs?
- Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported refining & marketing — distribution costs of $1.60B in Q4 2025.
- How has Marathon Petroleum's refining & marketing — distribution costs changed year-over-year?
- Marathon Petroleum's refining & marketing — distribution costs increased by 8.4% year-over-year, from $1.47B to $1.60B.
- What is the long-term trend for Marathon Petroleum's refining & marketing — distribution costs?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Marathon Petroleum's refining & marketing — distribution costs has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.21B to $6.19B.
- What does refining & marketing — distribution costs mean?
- The costs incurred to transport and deliver refined products to customers.