8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENTREPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):September 21, 2015

WESTERN REFINING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-32721 (Commission File Number)	20-3472415 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
	123 West Mills Avenue, Suite 200 El Paso, Texas 79901 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
	(915) 534-1400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 21, 2015, Western Refining, Inc. (“Western” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors authorized a $200 million share repurchase program. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated September 21, 2015.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

WESTERN REFINING, INC.

By: /s/ Gary R. Dalke        

Name: Gary R. Dalke

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Dated: September 21, 2015

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated September 21, 2015.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Investor and Analyst Contact:	Media Contact:
Jeffrey S. Beyersdorfer	Gary Hanson
(602) 286-1530	(602) 286-1777
Michelle Clemente
(602) 286-1533

WESTERN REFINING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL $200 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

EL PASO, Texas - September 21, 2015 - Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $200 million share repurchase program effective through December 31, 2016. This authorization is in addition to the previous program which has approximately $35.8 million remaining as of September 21, 2015 and which expires on November 3, 2015.

Share repurchases under the new program may be made from time-to-time through open market transactions, block trades, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, and are subject to market conditions, as well as corporate, regulatory, and other considerations. This share repurchase program may be discontinued at any time by the Board of Directors.

Jeff Stevens, Western’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The authorization of an additional share repurchase program demonstrates our on-going commitment to return cash to our shareholders balanced with making investments to grow the Company. Since the initiation of share repurchases began in 2012, the Company has repurchased approximately $700 million in WNR stock.”

About Western Refining

Western Refining, Inc. is an independent refining and marketing company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. The refining segment operates refineries in El Paso, and Gallup, New Mexico. The retail segment includes retail service stations, convenience stores, and unmanned fleet fueling locations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

Western Refining, Inc. also owns the general partner and approximately 66% of the limited partnership interest in Western Refining Logistics, LP (NYSE:WNRL) and the general partner and approximately 38% of the limited partnership interest in Northern Tier Energy LP (NYSE:NTI).

More information about Western Refining is available at www.wnr.com.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The forward-looking statements contained herein include statements about future repurchases of shares under the share repurchase program and our commitment to returning cash to shareholders balanced with making investments to grow the Company.  These statements are subject to the general risks inherent in Western’s business and its expectations may or may not be realized.  Some expectations may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be incorrect.  In addition, Western’s business and operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Western’s control, which could materially affect Western’s

financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  Additional information relating to the uncertainties affecting Western's business is contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are only as of the date made, and Western does not undertake any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date such statements were made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.