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Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 all reported impressive year-over-year earnings improvement in Q1 2026, signaling stronger refining profitability. The article is broadly positive for the U.S. refining sector, but it provides no specific earnings figures, guidance changes, or stock reactions. Overall impact is modest and mainly relevant to sector fundamentals rather than the broader market.

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Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 all reported impressive year-over-year earnings improvement in Q1 2026, signaling stronger refining profitability. The article is broadly positive for the U.S. refining sector, but it provides no specific earnings figures, guidance changes, or stock reactions. Overall impact is modest and mainly relevant to sector fundamentals rather than the broader market.