# Valero posts record quarterly profit as refining margins surge, setting strong tone for US refiners

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- Reuters, 2026-10-22 13:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/valero-kicks-off-refiner-results-with-record-quarterly-profit-higher-margins-2026-10-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ada13638aa25d000136275f

> Valero Energy reported its highest-ever quarterly profit on Thursday, topping Wall Street expectations. Disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict drove refining margins sharply higher in the third quarter.