Valero Energy is trading at $453.89, up 4.10% on October 13, 2026, amid an energy-sector rally tied to oil-supply concerns.
- Middle East attacks and tanker incidents near the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about oil supply disruptions as crude prices advanced.
- Valero-specific coverage points to elevated refining margins and analyst target increases ahead of its October 22 earnings report; no confirmed company announcement today explains the move.