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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Gasoline Prices Surge 21.2% in March as Iran Conflict Roils Energy Markets

Gasoline prices jumped 21.2% in March 2026, the largest monthly surge since 1967, driven by Iran war disruptions. Energy stocks rallied on elevated spreads.
DKDINOVLOMPCPBF+1inflationStrait of Hormuz
Investing.comInvesting.com··Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Valero's Refining Renaissance: Why $VLO Is Built for Sustained Outperformance

Valero Energy ($VLO) surged 45% YTD on tight refining capacity, 98% utilization, and strong Q4 results. Analysts raised targets to $290, suggesting sustainable outperformance.
VLOenergy sectordividend growth
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Andy Gould

Delek Director Offloads $6.1M in Shares as Stock Surges 184% Year-Over-Year

Delek US Holdings director Ezra Uzi Yemin sold $6.1M in shares via pre-arranged plan, reducing holdings 14.9% despite company's strong operational turnaround.
DKXLEIEOfree cash flowprofit-taking
Investing.comInvesting.com··Dan Schmidt

Refiner Rally on Borrowed Time: Why Small-Cap Oil Stocks Face Sharp Reversal

Small-cap refiners $CVR and $PBF surged on widening crack spreads from Iran tensions, but face margin compression risks as spreads normalize, with overbought technicals signaling profit-taking opportunity.
PBFCVItechnical analysisoverbought conditions
BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Diesel Surges Past $5 as Goldman Flags Refined Products Crisis

Diesel prices breach $5/gallon for first time since 2022. Goldman Sachs warns refined product shortage, not crude, poses energy crisis risk.
DINOVLOMPCPSXPBF+1refining marginsdiesel prices