US Refiners’ First-Quarter Profits Expected to Jump as War Lifts Fuel Margins

The Valero Refinery in Wilmington is shown from Signal Hill, California, U.S., January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Summary Diesel, jet fuel margins surged after Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted supply Phillips 66, Valero, and Marathon Petroleum expected to post higher quarterly profits Analysts expect strong fuel margins to boost refiner … Read more