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Veteran energy analyst Paul Sankey, president of Sankey Research, said in a July 9, 2026, CNBC interview that he believes crude oil is no longer the biggest constraint on the energy system. Instead, the real bottleneck sits in U.S. refining capacity, where limited supply continues to keep gasoline prices elevated even as crude prices remain well below ... Veteran Energy Analyst: “Crude Oil Is Not the Problem.” Here’s What’s Keeping Gas Prices High.

VLO could benefit from softer crude prices as renewed Middle East tensions keep traders cautious and refining margins in focus.

PXS could benefit from softer crude costs as renewed Middle East tensions keep traders cautious and refining margins in focus.

Wall Street closed mixed on Wednesday after a choppy session.

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has drawn fresh attention after being added to multiple Russell growth benchmarks, a change that could influence how index funds and growth-oriented portfolios gain exposure to the stock. See our latest analysis for Marathon Petroleum. The latest index additions come after a period of strong momentum for Marathon Petroleum, with a 1 day share price return of 5.39% and a 90 day share price return of 25.57%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 473.36% highlights how...

In late June 2026, Marathon Petroleum Corporation announced the passing of long-serving director Abdulaziz F. Alkhayyal and its addition to several Russell Growth benchmarks, including the Russell 1000 Growth and Russell 3000 Growth indices. These index inclusions are likely to increase Marathon Petroleum's visibility among institutional investors by tying the stock to widely tracked growth benchmarks. We’ll now examine how Marathon Petroleum’s entry into multiple Russell Growth indices may...

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U.S. oil refinery stocks such as Valero Energy rose Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire is "over."

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Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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PSX may benefit from lower crude costs, diversified midstream and chemicals operations, and resilient refining demand in a softer oil-price backdrop.

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Crude oil has fallen sharply from its spring highs, yet many drivers are still paying far more at the pump than they were expecting. In a recent CNBC segment, Helima Croft, Head of Global Commodity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, argued that tight gasoline supplies, U.S. refiners already running “incredibly hard,” and a potentially pivotal ... U.S. Refiners Are Running “Incredibly Hard.” Here’s Why Gas Prices Aren’t Falling

With Marathon Petroleum trading at US$253.56, many investors are asking the same question: is the stock pricing in too much optimism, or is there still value on the table? The share price performance is strong, with returns of 4.4% over 7 days, 2.2% over 30 days, 53.5% year to date, 54.3% over 1 year, 131.8% over 3 years, and 366.0% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already embedded in the price. Recent news coverage has focused on Marathon Petroleum's position...

In the closing of the recent trading day, Marathon Petroleum (MPC) stood at $253.56, denoting a +2.86% move from the preceding trading day.

Analysts have recently lifted fair value estimates for Marathon Petroleum, with one model pointing to an updated assessment of US$271.59 per share compared with a prior US$265.06. Higher price targets from firms such as Wells Fargo are being linked to views on refining margins, updated strip pricing through 2027, and company specific developments like the Garyville refinery visit and capital plans. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets fit into the broader analyst narrative...

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

Shares of oilfield services provider SLB (NYSE:SLB) fell 3% in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

Shares of energy technology company Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after crude oil dropped to its lowest level since the start of the Iran war, as tankers resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward ending the conflict.