XCF Highlights Importance of Domestic SAF Capacity as Jet Fuel Reaches $4.26 per Gallon Ahead of Planned June Restart
Rhea-AI Summary
XCF Global (Nasdaq:SAFX) highlighted domestic, waste-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity as jet fuel prices remained elevated. The Argus US Jet Fuel Index was $4.26 per gallon on May 4, 2026. XCF said its New Rise Renewables Reno facility is offline for planned upgrades and is expected to restart in June 2026. The company emphasized logistics proximity, domestic feedstock sourcing, and sustainability chain-of-custody systems, including documentation intended to support CORSIA-eligible SAF reporting.
Positive
- Argus jet fuel price reported at $4.26 per gallon (May 4, 2026)
- Reno facility restart expected in June 2026 after planned upgrades
- Sustainability systems include chain-of-custody and CORSIA-eligible documentation support
Negative
- New Rise Renewables Reno facility currently offline for planned upgrades
- Temporary production gap until facility restarts could delay revenue-generating volumes
News Market Reaction – SAFX
In the May 6 session, SAFX declined 3.47%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +12.3% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -16.5% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 18 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 05 | Macro risk commentary | Neutral | -20.6% | Highlighted Persian Gulf chokepoint risk and WTI >$105, stressing SAF relevance. |
| May 04 | Corporate update | Positive | +17.4% | Q1 2026 update with 2027 revenue, EBITDA and production targets for New Rise Reno. |
| May 01 | Forbearance agreement | Neutral | +25.1% | Secured lease forbearance to Jan 2027 while continuing Reno upgrade and targeting June restart. |
| Apr 30 | Certification update | Positive | +8.3% | Maintained CORSIA-ready certification and documentation ahead of June 2026 restart plan. |
| Apr 29 | Policy/economics note | Neutral | -1.0% | Discussed record-high 2026–2027 RIN volumes and ~$3.06 per gallon SBC value to SAF. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news has produced large, mixed reactions: some operational and certification updates led to double-digit gains, while macro-focused commentary aligned with a sharp decline, suggesting market sensitivity to perceived risk and balance-sheet context.
Over the last several sessions, SAFX has issued multiple updates tied to its New Rise Renewables Reno facility and broader energy market conditions. On Apr 29–30, RIN volume commentary and CORSIA-ready certification ahead of a planned June 2026 restart saw modest to strong positive moves. A forbearance agreement and upgrade progress on May 1 coincided with a 25.11% gain. A Q1 corporate update on May 4 with 2027 targets aligned with a 17.41% rise. In contrast, the May 5 macro risk highlight aligned with a 20.58% drop.
Key Terms
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chain-of-custody technical
corsia-eligible saf regulatory
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Elevated jet fuel prices reinforce the strategic relevance of domestic, waste-based SAF production
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), an emerging player focused on lowering emissions and strengthening the resilience of the aviation fuel supply chain through sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), today highlighted the importance of domestic SAF production capacity as jet fuel prices remain elevated. The Argus US Jet Fuel Index, published by Airlines or America, was
XCF believes the current fuel environment reinforces the value of domestic, waste-based SAF production capacity as airlines and fuel purchasers seek lower-emission fuel options with greater supply resilience.
For XCF, the message is not simply about fuel cost, but about fuel resilience. XCF believes domestic, waste-based SAF capacity is strategically relevant for airlines and other fuel purchasers, where logistics proximity, domestic feedstock sourcing, and verified sustainability documentation may become increasingly important as operators seek lower-carbon fuel options with stronger supply-chain visibility.
"Elevated jet fuel prices are a reminder that fuel cost and fuel availability remain critical issues for the aviation industry," said Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of XCF Global. "We believe domestic SAF capacity can become increasingly important as the market continues to seek low carbon fuel solutions supported by U.S. production and supply-chain visibility."
XCF's New Rise Renewables Reno facility is currently offline while completing planned upgrades and is expected to return to operations in June 2026. XCF believes restoring domestic SAF production capacity into this market environment is strategically important.
XCF's sustainability certification and chain-of-custody systems are designed to support customer reporting needs, including documentation associated with CORSIA-eligible SAF where applicable. XCF believes these capabilities position XCF to meet customer needs when production resumes.
About XCF Global, Inc.
XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") is an emerging sustainable aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. Our flagship facility, New Rise Renewables Reno, has a permitted nameplate production capacity of 38 million gallons per year, positioning XCF as an early mover among large-scale SAF producers in North America. XCF is working to advance a pipeline of potential expansion opportunities in Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida, and to build partnerships across the energy and transportation sectors to scale SAF globally. XCF is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker, SAFX.
To learn more, visit www.xcf.global
Contacts
XCF Global: Corporate Comms
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Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, developments or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments or outcomes to differ materially include, among others: (1) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; (2) unexpected increases in XCF Global's expenses, including manufacturing and operating expenses and interest expenses, as a result of potential inflationary pressures, changes in interest rates and other factors; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any agreements with regard to XCF Global's business combination agreement with DevvStream Corp. and Southern Energy Renewables Inc. (the "Business Combination") and/or its offtake arrangements; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties to the Business Combination or others; (5) XCF Global's ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing standards and thereafter continue to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards; (6) XCF Global's ability to integrate the operations of New Rise and implement its business plan on its anticipated timeline; (7) XCF Global's ability to raise financing to fund its operations and business plan and the terms of any such financing; (8) the New Rise Reno production facility's ability to produce the anticipated quantities of SAF without interruption or material changes to the SAF production process; (9) the New Rise Reno production facility's ability to produce renewable diesel in commercial quantities without interruption during the ongoing SAF ramp-up process; (10) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its landlord with respect to the ground lease for the New Rise Reno facility; (11) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its primary lender with respect to loans outstanding that were used in the development of the New Rise Reno facility; (12) payment of fees, expenses and other costs related to the completion of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions; (13) the risk of disruption to the current plans and operations of XCF Global as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (14) XCF Global's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of XCF Global to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (15) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (16) risks related to extensive regulation, compliance obligations and rigorous enforcement by federal, state, and non-U.S. governmental authorities; (17) the possibility that XCF Global may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (18) the availability of tax credits and other federal, state or local government support; (19) risks relating to XCF Global's and New Rise's key intellectual property rights, including the possible infringement of their intellectual property rights by third parties; (20) the risk that XCF Global's reporting and compliance obligations as a publicly-traded company divert management resources from business operations; (21) LOIs and MOUs may not advance to definitive agreements or commercial deployment; (22) the effects of increased costs associated with operating as a public company; and (23) various factors beyond management's control, including general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in XCF Global's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its most recent Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026, this Press Release and other filings XCF Global made or will make with the SEC in the future. If any of the risks actually occur, either alone or in combination with other events or circumstances, or XCF Global's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that XCF Global does not presently know or that it currently believes are not material that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect XCF Global's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Press Release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing XCF Global's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Press Release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. 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SOURCE: XCF Global, Inc.
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