Valero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargoValeroValero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargo

Valero Energy Corp shares will be in focus when U.S. markets reopen on Monday after the United States attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum Corporation stock is in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, after a sharp pullback that tracks a bigger story playing out across energy markets: crude prices slid to their lowest close since early 2021, then rebounded on fresh geopolitical headlines—exactly the kind of volatility that can jolt refiner stocks even when company fundamentals look sturdy. AP News+1
17 December 2025
Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

NEW YORK — December 16, 2025: U.S. energy stocks are under pressure in Tuesday’s session as crude oil breaks to fresh multi-year lows, dragging down the sector’s biggest names—integrated majors, shale producers, and oilfield services—while refiners also slump as fuel prices weaken.
Surprise Earnings Miss Sends Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Tumbling – What’s Next for This Oil Giant?

Surprise Earnings Miss Sends Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Tumbling – What’s Next for This Oil Giant?

Marathon Petroleum’s latest earnings were a mixed bag. The refiner’s profit soared year-over-year, with net income of $1.37–$1.40 billion in Q3 2025 vs. just $622 million in Q3 2024chartmill.comprnewswire.com. Revenues came in around $35.8 billion, significantly ahead of estimateschartmill.com, thanks to strong gasoline, diesel and jet fuel pricing. Refining margins were very healthy at $17.60 per barrelreuters.com, reflecting solid fuel demand and tight inventories. The company also ran its refineries at 95% utilization, processing about 3.0 million barrels per day in the quarterreuters.com – indicating strong operational execution and market demand.
Gas Price Crash: Pump Prices Near $3 for First Time in Years – How Low Can They Go?

Gas Price Crash: Pump Prices Near $3 for First Time in Years – How Low Can They Go?

American drivers are enjoying a level of pump price relief not seen in several years. The national average price for regular gasoline is now hovering around $3.05 a gallon, the lowest in roughly four years foxbusiness.com. Just a month ago it was about $3.20, and a year ago it was around $3.20 as well – meaning prices have fallen about 10¢ in the past month and 15¢ versus this time last year foxbusiness.com. In fact, gas prices have steadily declined for seven straight weeks, reaching their cheapest levels of 2025 so far ts2.tech.

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