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Why Valero stock is moving: gasoline price risk, California refinery plans and Venezuela crude

Why Valero stock is moving: gasoline price risk, California refinery plans and Venezuela crude

Valero Energy shares rose 0.7% in premarket trading after California said the company will keep supplying gasoline as it idles its Benicia refinery in 2026. U.S. gasoline inventories climbed by 7.7 million barrels last week, while crude stocks fell 3.8 million. Brent crude traded near $60.55 a barrel. The U.S. average gasoline price was $2.819 per gallon, unchanged from the previous day.
8 January 2026
Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero shares dropped 0.9% to $178.92 in New York after Monday’s rally on speculation the U.S. may allow more Venezuelan crude exports. Analysts say Gulf Coast refiners could process up to 1 million extra barrels per day if sanctions lift. Venezuela was loading crude only for Chevron on Tuesday, with other shipments stalled. Oil prices fell about 1% as traders weighed supply and policy moves.
Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron shares rose 3.8% to $161.87 Monday after President Trump announced the U.S. would take control of Venezuela following President Maduro’s arrest, with an oil embargo remaining in place. Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips also gained, while Valero jumped 9.2%. Investors await policy details and Chevron’s Jan. 30 earnings call.
Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

U.S. energy stocks jumped in pre-market trading Monday after President Trump vowed to unlock Venezuela’s oil reserves following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Chevron rose about 7%, with Exxon Mobil and Halliburton also gaining. Oil prices edged up less than 1% as U.S. sanctions and OPEC+ output policy remained unchanged. Tankers carrying Venezuelan crude have left in “dark mode” to avoid detection, industry sources said.
Valero Energy stock (VLO) jumps 5% in premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move shakes oil names

Valero Energy stock (VLO) jumps 5% in premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move shakes oil names

Valero shares surged 5.3% to $174.07 in premarket trading Monday after U.S. President Trump vowed to keep an embargo on Venezuelan oil exports. Oil prices slipped despite the turmoil, with Brent down 0.8% at $60.26 a barrel. Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 also posted strong early gains. Investors await U.S. factory-demand data and Valero’s Jan. 29 earnings.
Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela jolts crude flow outlook

Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strike in Venezuela jolts crude flow outlook

Phillips 66 closed Friday up 1.2% at $130.57, ahead of U.S. forces seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend operation. Venezuela’s oil exports remain stalled under a U.S. blockade, with loaded tankers unable to depart, sources said. Traders are watching for moves in oil futures and refining stocks when markets reopen Monday.
Valero stock ends higher to start 2026 — OPEC+ meeting and Jan. 29 earnings are next

Valero stock ends higher to start 2026 — OPEC+ meeting and Jan. 29 earnings are next

Valero (VLO) closed up 1.5% at $165.31 Friday, ending a two-session slide, with trading volume below its 50-day average. Oil settled near $61 a barrel as traders weighed oversupply against geopolitical risks. Valero’s next earnings report is set for Jan. 29. OPEC+ is expected to keep output policy unchanged at its Sunday meeting, according to Reuters sources.
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 stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargoValeroValero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargo

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Trump said. Venezuela’s oil exports have halted, with loaded tankers unable to depart, according to sources. Valero shares closed up 1.5% Friday; traders will watch for fallout when markets reopen Monday. PDVSA oil production and refining remain unaffected, but exports are sharply down due to a U.S. embargo and tanker blockade.
Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. Phillips 66 shares closed up 1.2% at $130.57 Friday, before the news broke. Two sources told Reuters that PDVSA’s oil operations were running normally. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, with markets closed for the weekend.
Valero Energy stock forecast: VLO in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil shock looms for Monday

Valero Energy stock forecast: VLO in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil shock looms for Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro after overnight strikes, with more details expected at an 11 a.m. press conference. Valero shares closed Friday at $165.31, up 1.55%, and about 11% below their 52-week high. Oil prices are expected to rise on supply concerns, though Venezuela’s oil production and refining remained normal, sources said. Valero reports earnings Jan. 29.
3 January 2026
Marathon Petroleum stock forecast: MPC in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil supply fears loom

Marathon Petroleum stock forecast: MPC in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela, oil supply fears loom

Marathon Petroleum closed up 1.6% at $165.14 Friday, just before the U.S. struck Venezuela and President Trump announced the capture of Nicolas Maduro. PDVSA’s main oil facilities were undamaged and operating normally, sources said. Oil futures last settled at $57.32 for U.S. crude and $60.75 for Brent. Investors expect volatility in refining stocks when markets reopen.
Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

Venezuela attack: Chevron, Exxon, refiners and defense stocks to watch as markets reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolás Maduro, though Venezuela’s government has not confirmed his capture. Venezuela declared a national emergency after explosions in Caracas and other states. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and major U.S. refiners closed higher Friday. Traders await more details from Trump and the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting.
Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Valero Energy shares closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.28%, as crude oil prices fell sharply on renewed oversupply concerns. Brent settled at $60.64 a barrel and WTI at $56.74, both down over 2%. The IEA projected global oil supply will outpace demand by 3.84 million barrels per day in 2026. Investors are watching crack spreads and refined product demand ahead of Monday’s session.
Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.29%, with after-hours indications near $163.09 as crude oil prices fell sharply, Brent settling at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74. Trading volume reached 2.52 million shares. The company’s market cap stands near $52 billion, with a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share. Markets reopen Monday after a thin, post-holiday week and a steep drop in oil.

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