Valero Energy is a multinational company engaged in the refining and marketing of petroleum products. It operates a diverse portfolio of refineries that convert crude oil and other feedstocks into various fuels and chemicals, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Additionally, Valero has a robust wholesale and retail distribution network, supplying its products to customers through a range of channels. The company is also involved in the production of renewable fuels and operates several facilities that focus on biofuels, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact. Valero's operations span across North America and the United Kingdom, positioning it as a key player in the global energy market. Read More
The long-standing economic alliance between the United States and Canada reached a perilous breaking point this week. As of January 30, 2026, the North American trading block—once the most integrated and prosperous in the world—is staring down a "nuclear" economic option. President Donald Trump, entering the second year
As of January 30, 2026, the global energy landscape is witnessing a profound structural shift. While the world is currently awash in crude oil due to record production from non-OPEC+ sources, the ability to turn that raw material into usable fuels and chemicals has become the market's primary bottleneck. This
On January 21, 2026, the European Union officially shuttered the final major gateway for Russian energy revenues, implementing a sweeping ban on refined petroleum products produced in third countries using Russian-origin crude oil. This decisive move, a cornerstone of the EU’s 18th sanctions package, aims to end the "laundering"
In a month that has fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere, the Venezuelan oil sector is undergoing a seismic restructuring following a rapid US military intervention in early January 2026. The capture of Nicolás Maduro and the subsequent installation of an interim government have paved the way
As of January 29, 2026, the global energy landscape has been thrust into a state of high alert, with Brent Crude prices surging to $70.90 per barrel, marking their highest level in over six months. This rapid ascent—a nearly 15% jump in January alone—has caught traders off
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, “Valero”) today reported net income attributable to Valero stockholders of $1.1 billion, or $3.73 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $281 million, or $0.88 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. Excluding the adjustments shown in the accompanying earnings release tables, adjusted net income attributable to Valero stockholders was $1.2 billion, or $3.82 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $207 million, or $0.64 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024.
NEW YORK — Financial markets across the globe have staged a dramatic "V-shaped" recovery this week, as a series of high-stakes diplomatic breakthroughs in Europe and the Middle East effectively dismantled a month-long "fear trade." The rally, which gathered momentum following the conclusion of the World Economic Forum in Davos, has
In a historic shift that signals the end of an era for North American energy trade, Mexico’s state-owned oil giant, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), saw its crude oil exports plummet to a 35-year low in December 2025. Data released late last month reveals that exports dropped to approximately 368,000
As of January 23, 2026, Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) stands as a beacon of strategic resilience within the global energy landscape. While many of its peers have struggled to navigate the complex transition toward a lower-carbon future, Valero has doubled down on its core competencies while aggressively scaling its renewable fuels portfolio. After weathering [...]
The Board of Directors of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, “Valero”) has approved an increase in the company’s regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock, raising it from $1.13 per share to $1.20 per share. The dividend is payable on March 9, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 5, 2026. The increase in the dividend raises the annualized cash dividend rate on Valero’s common stock to $4.80 per share.
As of January 22, 2026, the U.S. energy landscape is witnessing a seismic shift that few predicted just two years ago. The re-entry of Venezuelan heavy crude into the U.S. Gulf Coast refining circuit has reached a fever pitch, following a rapid geopolitical transformation in Caracas that began
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its January 2026 Oil Market Report this morning, sounding a loud alarm for global energy markets. Despite a modest upgrade to global demand growth—now projected at 930,000 barrels per day (bpd)—the agency warned that a massive surge in production, expected to
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In the shifting landscape of global energy, few companies serve as a more accurate barometer for the industry's health than Halliburton. As of January 16, 2026, the oilfield services giant finds itself at a critical juncture, balancing the transition toward digital efficiency with the harsh realities of a volatile crude market and a persistent "higher-for-longer" [...]
As of mid-January 2026, the once-booming American soybean oil market has hit a wall of policy-induced paralysis. Despite a decade of aggressive investment in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity, soybean oil prices remain stubbornly rangebound between 48.00 and 52.00 cents per pound. The culprit is
As of mid-January 2026, the U.S. stock market is witnessing a historic shift in investor sentiment that many are calling "The Great Rebalancing." For years, the S&P 500 has been increasingly dominated by a handful of technology titans, while the Energy sector—once the titan of the index—
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As the global energy landscape navigates the complexities of 2026, market analysts and historians frequently point back to the pivotal June 2, 2024, OPEC+ meeting as a watershed moment for the industry. At that time, the global oil market was balanced on a knife's edge, with Dated Brent crude hovering
