CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week
New York, January 11, 2026, 21:42 (EST) — Market closed CVR Energy shares dropped 2.8% to close at $22.97 on Friday. Valero slid 3.2%, Marathon Petroleum edged down 0.5%, and PBF Energy bucked the trend with a 1.9% rise. Heading into Monday, CVI is left juggling the familiar two factors for refiners: crude prices and the “crack spread,” which measures the difference between wholesale fuel prices and crude, serving as a quick proxy for margins. Timing is crucial as refiners react headline by headline to supply updates. U.S. inventory reports can jolt gasoline and diesel prices, even if crude remains