Valero (VLO) says they have already engaged with three authorised sellers of Venezuelan crude and will buy from all three providers

Valero's engagement with multiple authorized sellers of Venezuelan crude may signal a strategic shift in sourcing, potentially enhancing flexibility amid geopolitical tensions.

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To start idling process units at Benicia refinery in February.

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Additionally, the planned idling of units at their Benicia refinery indicates an operational adjustment that could impact refining output and margins, particularly in the context of fluctuating oil prices. These moves could also reflect Valero's positioning in a potentially volatile market for crude oil.

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