VLO
NYSE · Energy
Valero Energy Corp
$298.31
-4.68 (-1.54%)
VLO News30 articles
Trump Demands Fuel Price Cuts from Big Oil After Record Profits
President Trump pressures Exxon and Chevron to cut retail fuel prices after their combined Q2 profits surged to $26.6 billion, raising political scrutiny on the sector.
Brent Crude Dips on China-Led Peace Efforts, Refiners Hit Record Margins
Brent crude fell nearly 4% to $96.78 on Friday amid China-led peace initiatives, but U.S. refining margins hit a record above $70/barrel, lifting refiner shares beyond consensus targets.
Brent Crude Tops $100 After Saudi Tanker Hit in Red Sea
Brent crude rose above $100 after a Saudi tanker was attacked in the Red Sea, threatening an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude Breaches $100 as Red Sea Tanker Attack Rattles Markets; Energy Equities Lag
Brent crude jumped 6.7% to $100.37 after a Red Sea tanker attack, but U.S. energy stocks rose only modestly, suggesting investors view the event as a temporary disruption.
US Refiners Surge as Diesel Margins Hit Record on Hormuz Disruptions
US refiners surged last week as diesel margins hit record highs, with a basket of Valero, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 jumping over 10%.
Marathon Petroleum's Market Cap Soars $8.5B on Record Refining Margins
Marathon Petroleum's market value surged $8.5 billion as refining margins hit record highs, driving shares up 10.2% to a 52-week high.
Valero Hits Record High as Refining Margins Surge Ahead of Q3
Valero Energy (VLO) shares surged to a record close of $309.65, fueled by record-high U.S. refining margins and investor optimism about Q3 performance.
US Diesel Hits $5.088 as Geopolitical Tensions Boost Refiner Margins and Shipping Costs
US diesel prices hit $5.088 per gallon, with the premium over gasoline nearly doubling from last year, driven by geopolitical tensions rather than domestic demand.
Oil Majors and Refiners Surge as Fuel Margins Drive Earnings Boom
Oil majors and refiners saw strong gains as fuel margins, not just crude prices, drive Q2 earnings expectations. Exxon and Chevron combined adjusted net income is forecast at $25.8 billion.
U.S. Refiners Outperform as Crack Spreads Hit Record Highs
U.S. refiners Valero, Marathon, and Phillips 66 gained 6% on average last week, outpacing the energy sector as crack spreads hit a record $64.58/bbl amid tight fuel supplies and geopolitical tensions.
Diesel Premium Hits $80 as Geopolitical Tensions Roil Oil Markets
Oil futures brace for volatility after U.S.-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz shipping, while diesel margins hit $80, highlighting a widening gap between crude and refined product prices.
Russia's Diesel Export Ban Cuts Global Supply by 583,000 Barrels Daily
Russia's diesel ban removes 583,000 bpd from global supply, squeezing U.S. inventories and boosting refining margins for major players.
Refiners Surge as Crack Spreads Hit Record High
Large U.S. refiners outperformed crude and the energy sector this week, with the NYMEX 3-2-1 crack spread hitting a record $64.58 a barrel, driven by tight capacity and strong exports.
Gas Station Margins and Fuel Supply Crunch Draw Investor Focus
Russian refinery strikes cut crude processing 25% in June, squeezing gasoline supply. U.S. gas station margins rise, with Casey's and Murphy USA posting strong fuel profits.
Refiners Outperform Oil Majors in June as XLE Weights Shift
Valero Energy and Marathon Petroleum posted gains in June, outperforming major oil companies, as the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund declined 4.8%.
Energy Sector Decouples from Oil as Diesel Margins and Norway Lockout Shape Divergent Trends
Brent crude plunged 10.86% last week, but the XLE ETF slipped only 0.4%, signaling a decoupling. Refiners gain from tight diesel margins, while oilfield services face headwinds from a Norway lockout and rising U.S. rig counts.
U.S. Gasoline Prices Surge to $4.30 Amid Iran Tensions and Refinery Snags
Gasoline prices rose to $4.30 a gallon, the highest since 2022, as the Iran war and refinery problems boosted crude costs. Record U.S. oil output hasn't prevented the surge.
Phillips 66 Surprises with Q1 Profit as Refining Margins Strengthen
Phillips 66 posted a surprise Q1 adjusted profit of $0.49 per share, beating estimates of a loss, as robust refining margins and 95% utilization offset $839 million in hedge losses. Shares rose over 6%.
Marathon Petroleum Shares Surge Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Refining Margin Spike
Marathon Petroleum shares climbed 3.2% to $240.05 ahead of its Q1 earnings, as fuel margins surged and peers Phillips 66 and Valero posted strong results.
Oil Jitters Test AI Rally: Nvidia, GM, Hilton in Focus
U.S. stock futures edged lower Tuesday as oil prices stayed elevated due to the U.S.-Iran standoff. Nvidia hit a record high, while GM and Hilton raised outlooks.
Oil Prices Rally on Strait of Hormuz Bottleneck Despite Truce
Oil prices climbed Thursday as traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz stayed severely constrained, with only seven vessels transiting in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65, while WTI surged 3.2% to $97.39.
Gasoline Prices Defy Oil Drop, California Faces $7.50 Per Gallon
National gasoline averages held above $4 per gallon Wednesday despite falling crude prices, with California drivers facing prices nearing $7.50 in some areas as refinery issues and logistical challenges compound geopolitical pressures.
SCHD ETF Sees Strong Q1 Inflows After Dividend Hike and Portfolio Overhaul
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) reported a 3.3% dividend increase and $4 billion in first-quarter inflows following a significant portfolio reshuffle that boosted healthcare and tech exposure while reducing energy holdings.
Valero's Port Arthur Refinery Incident Sparks Supply Concerns Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Emergency crews responded to an incident at Valero Energy's Port Arthur refinery Monday evening, with reports of flames and smoke. The facility processes 435,000 barrels daily, making any extended outage significant for fuel supplies.
Gasoline Futures Surge 6% on Middle East Supply Fears, Pump Prices Follow
NYMEX gasoline futures surged 6% Thursday as Middle East tensions threaten supply, with AAA reporting a 27-cent weekly jump at the pump to a $3.25 national average.
Exxon Mobil Diverts Fuel to Australia Amid Hormuz Closure, Lifting Oil Prices
Exxon Mobil is sending its first fuel cargo from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Australia since December to address Asian supply shortages caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Brent crude surged 4.7%.
Gasoline Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Oil Flow
U.S. retail gasoline prices climbed sharply as Middle East tensions disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting fuel stocks and prompting major banks to raise crude price forecasts.
U.S. Gasoline Prices Surge Past $3 Amid Middle East Supply Fears
U.S. gasoline prices surged above $3 per gallon Tuesday, driven by a sharp rally in crude oil due to escalating Middle East tensions. Refiner stocks advanced as fuel margins expanded.
Exxon Rises on Mideast Tensions, OPEC+ Meeting Looms
Exxon Mobil shares climbed 2.7% to $152.50 Friday as Brent crude jumped 2.45% following military strikes on Iran. OPEC+ convenes Sunday to discuss potential output changes amid heightened Middle East supply risks.
Gasoline Futures Rally on Tight Supply, Pump Prices Poised to Climb
U.S. gasoline futures held a significant weekly gain near $2.01 a gallon, supported by a substantial inventory draw and rising demand. The national average pump price sits at $2.92, with refiners Valero and Phillips 66 seeing share gains.