Valero Energy
Refining Giants Surge as Venezuelan Regime Change Reshapes Global Energy Map; Valero Leads Sector Gains
On January 5, 2026, the American energy landscape underwent a seismic shift as shares of major independent refiners skyrocketed, led by a nearly 10% surge in Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO). The rally was ignited by the dramatic geopolitical developments of the past 48 hours in South America, where a U.