Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says no evidence Valero (VLO) Texas refinery blast due to deliberate attack
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The confirmation that there is no evidence the Valero Texas refinery blast was a deliberate attack eases immediate concerns regarding supply disruptions in the energy sector. This is particularly relevant for oil prices and the stock of Valero Energy Corp, as a deliberate attack could have led to significant price spikes and a reassessment of risks in the sector. Traders may see this as a stabilization factor for both equities and oil prices in the near term.
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