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Valero Energy Corporation ( NYSE:VLO) is one of the best oil refinery stocks to invest in according to analysts

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Valero Energy Corporation ( NYSE : VLO ) is the world’s largest petroleum refiner and a leading producer of low-carbon transportation fuels.

The US had 132 oil refineries with a total capacity of 18.4 million barrels per day (bpd) at the start of 2024 , a 2% increase compared with 2023 .

The declining fuel margins in the Q4 2024 led to disappointing earnings results for many oil refiners, as a flood of new output competed with stagnating demand.

Valero Energy Corporation ( NYSE : VLO ) announced last month that it is progressing with an FCC Unit optimization project at its St. Charles Refinery that will enable it to increase the yield of high-value products including high-octane alkylate.

Overall, VLO ranks 10th on our list of best oil refinery stocks to invest in according to analysts.