NYSE:VLO 9 January 2026

Gas Prices Stay High After Iran Ceasefire as Mono County Drivers Face the Nation’s Steepest Prices

U.S. gasoline prices remained above $4 a gallon Wednesday, with AAA reporting a national average of $4.164 and California at $5.934, despite oil prices falling after a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. Mono County, California, saw averages as high as $6.72, with some stations charging $7.50. A Pew survey found 69% of Americans worried about higher fuel costs. California faces added pressure from refinery closures and lack of pipelines.

8 April 2026

NYSE:VLO·Stock Market

SCHD Draws Fresh Attention After New Dividend and 2026 Reconstitution

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF paid a $0.2569 per-share dividend for March, up 3.3% from last year, and finished a major reshuffle in its annual index reset. SCHD drew $4 billion in Q1 inflows as U.S. dividend funds saw their strongest start since 2020. The fund now holds 104 stocks, with Chevron and ConocoPhillips still its largest positions. Health care and tech exposure rose, while energy and materials fell.

6 April 2026

Dividend Investing·ETFs·NASDAQ:CSCO·NYSE:ABBV·NYSE:ABT·NYSE:COP·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:PG·NYSE:UNH·NYSE:VLO·Portfolio Management·Stock Market

Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Report Spurs Emergency Response — Why VLO Is Suddenly in Focus

An explosion was reported Monday evening at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery, with black smoke and flames seen rising from the site. The Port Arthur Fire Department confirmed an incident but did not specify the cause or report injuries. The refinery processes 435,000 barrels per day and employs about 770 people. Valero shares closed down 1.03% at $237.39 after the news.

24 March 2026

Energy·NYSE:VLO·Stock Market

Gas prices jump again: RBOB gasoline futures spike 6% as Iran conflict tightens supply

NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures jumped 6% to $2.67 a gallon Thursday amid supply fears tied to the Iran conflict. AAA reported the U.S. average pump price rose nearly 27 cents in a week to $3.25. Oil and diesel prices also climbed as traders tracked shipping and output risks in the Gulf. U.S. gasoline inventories fell by 1.7 million barrels last week, while crude stocks increased.

5 March 2026

Commodities·Energy·NYSE:PSX·NYSE:VLO

U.S. gas prices jump as Hormuz disruption lifts refiners and gasoline ETF

U.S. average gasoline prices rose to $3.198 a gallon Wednesday, up from $3.109 the day before, AAA reported. Oil and fuel markets surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for a fifth day. Gasoline futures jumped nearly 4% Monday. UBS and Goldman Sachs raised Brent crude forecasts, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict.

4 March 2026

Energy·ETFs·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:PBF·NYSE:PSX·NYSE:VLO·Stock Market

U.S. gas prices jump above $3 as oil surges; Valero, Marathon rise

U.S. average regular gasoline rose to $3.109 a gallon Tuesday, up 11 cents in a day, AAA reported. Crude oil and wholesale fuel prices surged as Middle East tensions disrupted tanker routes and raised supply fears. Brent crude jumped 7.8% to $83.81 a barrel. Refiner shares, including Valero and Marathon, traded higher as investors tracked fuel margins and awaited inventory data.

3 March 2026

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Exxon Mobil stock price: Friday rally sets up Monday test after Iran strikes, OPEC+ meeting

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.7% to $152.50 Friday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran pushed Brent crude up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible output hike following the attacks. Some oil majors suspended shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel ordered parts of its gas reservoirs shut. The Dow fell 1.05% as most of Wall Street declined.

28 February 2026

NYSE:CVX·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:VLO·NYSE:XOM·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Chevron stock price rises as oil rallies; OPEC+ meeting and Lukoil talks loom

Chevron shares rose 1.41% to $186.76 Friday, tracking gains in crude after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks ended without a deal. Washington extended the deadline for bids on Lukoil’s assets to April 1, with Chevron and Quantum Capital Group in talks for the $22 billion portfolio. Brent crude settled up 2.45% at $72.48 a barrel. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% and the Dow dropped 1.05%.

28 February 2026

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Gasoline prices near $3 as RBOB futures hold weekly gain; refiners in focus

Front-month RBOB gasoline futures held near $2.01 a gallon Friday, up 5% for the week as inventories fell and demand rose. AAA reported the U.S. average pump price at $2.92, down slightly but warned of a seasonal increase ahead. Valero and Phillips 66 shares gained; Marathon Petroleum was flat. EIA data showed gasoline inventories dropped by 3.2 million barrels to 255.8 million.

20 February 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:PSX·NYSE:VLO

Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

OPEC+ is considering restarting oil output hikes from April, with eight producers meeting March 1. Brent crude settled up 0.3% at $67.75 Friday, but both Brent and WTI posted weekly losses. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. Washington eased some Venezuela energy sanctions, allowing Chevron and others to operate under new Treasury rules.

14 February 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:CNQ·NYSE:COP·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:HAL·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:OIS·NYSE:OXY·NYSE:SLB·NYSE:VLO·NYSE:XOM

Chevron stock price steadies near $167 after oil slides; CVX traders eye Venezuela shift, earnings next week

Chevron shares closed at $166.66, down 0.04% Thursday, with little change after hours. Oil prices fell to a one-week low, pressuring energy stocks. U.S. refiners bought Venezuelan crude through Chevron after new U.S. licenses. Chevron’s quarterly earnings call is set for Jan. 30.

23 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:PSX·NYSE:VLO·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Brent crude edged up to $64.14 a barrel Tuesday as oil stocks reopened after the U.S. holiday, with traders watching tensions over Greenland and new U.S. tariff threats on Europe. Exxon Mobil gained 0.6% to $129.89, while Chevron held at $166.26. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell over 1.2%. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly oil report is due Thursday.

19 January 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:COP·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:OXY·NYSE:SLB·NYSE:VLO·NYSE:XOM

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron shares fell 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices slid 4% after U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Traders also watched for a possible expanded U.S. license for Chevron to operate in Venezuela, which could boost production. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Chevron’s next earnings report is due Jan. 30.

16 January 2026

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CVR Energy stock jumps as oil volatility and U.S. inventory data keep refiners in focus

CVR Energy shares jumped 6.6% to $24.28 in Wednesday afternoon trading, outpacing gains in other major U.S. refiners. Oil prices rose for a fifth straight day as U.S. crude inventories increased by 3.4 million barrels and gasoline stocks surged by 9 million barrels last week, according to the EIA.

14 January 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:CVI·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:PSX·NYSE:UAN·NYSE:VLO·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) rose 1.6% premarket to $65.73 as NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures edged up 0.35% to $1.8329 a gallon. API reported U.S. gasoline inventories jumped by 8.23 million barrels last week. Traders await Wednesday’s EIA petroleum status report for official inventory data. AAA listed the national average retail gasoline price at $2.84 a gallon.

14 January 2026

NYSE:MPC·NYSE:PSX·NYSE:UGA·NYSE:VLO·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Gasoline price stock UGA climbs premarket as oil rally puts pump prices back in play

United States Gasoline Fund (UGA) rose about 1.1% in early Tuesday trading as oil prices jumped on unrest in Iran. U.S. national average gasoline prices edged up to $2.820 a gallon, AAA reported. Brent crude traded at $65.07 a barrel, up 1.9%. U.S. gasoline inventories climbed to 242.036 million barrels last week, according to EIA data.

13 January 2026

NYSE:MPC·NYSE:UGA·NYSE:VLO·Oil Prices·Stock Market

CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy shares fell 2.8% to $22.97 Friday, while Valero dropped 3.2% and Marathon Petroleum slipped 0.5%. Brent crude opened Monday at $63.29 a barrel, with WTI at $59.06, as traders watched Iran and Venezuela supply risks. U.S. fuel inventory data due midweek could shift refinery margins. The EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook releases Tuesday.

12 January 2026

NYSE:CVI·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:PBF·NYSE:VLO·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Valero Energy (VLO) stock slides as Venezuela oil moves and analyst targets reset ahead of earnings

Valero Energy shares fell 3.2% to $185.28 Friday, tracking Venezuela crude supply headlines and new analyst notes on 2026 margins. The stock swung between $182.70 and $194.50. Analysts cited potential changes in heavy crude flows and crack spreads as key risks. The company reports earnings Jan. 29.

10 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy Sector·NYSE:VLO·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Valero Energy stock dips on Piper Sandler target cut as Venezuela talks keep traders guessing

Valero Energy shares fell 3% to $185.50 in mid-afternoon New York trading, while the S&P 500 ETF rose 0.8%. The White House is meeting with oil firms including Valero and Marathon to discuss possible investment in Venezuela’s energy sector. Valero plans to keep importing gasoline into Northern California after its Benicia refinery idles in April. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 29.

9 January 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:MRO·NYSE:PSX·NYSE:SPY·NYSE:VLO·Stock Market

Valero (VLO) stock slides as Venezuela oil talks loom and an analyst trims a target

Valero shares dropped 3.2% to $185.16 Friday afternoon, underperforming other refiners as the White House met with oil firms, including Valero and Marathon, to discuss possible investment in Venezuela. Piper Sandler cut its Valero price target to $217. Oil prices rose amid global supply concerns. Investors await Valero’s Jan. 29 earnings report for margin and policy updates.