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Valero’s Expanded Venezuelan Crude Strategy Might Change The Case For Investing In Valero Energy (VLO)
Valero Energy recently arranged imports of up to 6.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude for its Gulf Coast refineries and reported strong Q4 2025 results driven by improved margins and higher throughput.
By moving quickly to secure Venezuelan barrels and utilize its heavy-oil refining capacity, Valero could reshape its competitive position among U.S. refiners.
We’ll now examine how Valero’s expanded Venezuelan crude sourcing could influence its investment narrative and future earnings...