Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks

Valero Energy Corporation functions as a global producer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemicals, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international territories. The company organizes its business across three primary divisions: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Its Refining segment generates a wide array of products, including various types of gasoline (conventional, premium, reformulated, and California Air Resources Board-compliant), diverse diesel fuels (low-sulfur, ultra-low-sulfur, and CARB diesel), jet fuels, blendstocks, asphalts, petrochemicals, and lubricants. This division also handles the sale of lube oils and natural gas liquids. As of the end of 2021, Valero managed 15 petroleum refineries, boasting a combined daily processing capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels of crude oil. The Ethanol division comprises 12 plants, capable of producing around 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol annually. These facilities also yield co-products such as dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible corn oil, which are largely supplied to animal feed markets. Valero distributes its refined goods through wholesale rack and bulk channels, in addition to approximately 7,000 branded retail stations operating under names like Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco. Furthermore, Valero contributes to renewable energy production by owning and operating a facility dedicated to converting animal fats, used cooking oils, and inedible distillers corn oils into renewable diesel. Supporting its extensive operations, the company maintains a comprehensive logistics network that includes crude oil and refined product pipelines, storage terminals, tanks, marine docks, and truck rack bays. Originally established in 1980 as Valero Refining and Marketing Company, the firm adopted its current name, Valero Energy Corporation, in August 1997. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Antonio, Texas.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) functions as a prominent integrated energy enterprise, primarily concentrating its downstream operations across the United States. Its business is bifurcated into two main divisions: Refining & Marketing, and Midstream. The Refining & Marketing segment is responsible for processing crude oil and various other raw materials at its refineries, strategically located in the U.S. Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and West Coast regions. This division also acquires refined petroleum products and ethanol for subsequent distribution. Key outputs from this segment encompass a diverse array of transportation fuels, including different gasoline blends, heavy fuel oil, and asphalt. Additionally, it manufactures chemicals such as aromatics, propane, propylene, and sulfur. MPC sells these refined goods through multiple channels, including wholesale marketers domestically and globally, purchasers on the open spot market, and independent entrepreneurs who manage primarily Marathon-branded retail locations. It also supplies fuel via long-term agreements to direct dealer sites, predominantly under the ARCO brand. The Midstream segment handles the comprehensive movement, storage, distribution, and commercialization of crude oil and refined products. This is achieved through its extensive network of refining logistics assets, pipelines, terminals, towboats, and barges. Moreover, this segment engages in the collection, processing, and transportation of natural gas, alongside the gathering, transport, fractionation, storage, and marketing of natural gas liquids. By December 31, 2021, the corporation supported 7,159 branded jobber retail points, managed by independent entrepreneurs, spanning 37 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Mexico. Marathon Petroleum Corporation, established in 1887, maintains its corporate headquarters in Findlay, Ohio.

Phillips 66 operates as a diversified energy company, specializing in both manufacturing and logistics. Its comprehensive business model is structured across four primary segments: Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing & Specialties (M&S). The Midstream division manages the vital infrastructure for transporting and processing various energy commodities. This includes moving crude oil and other feedstocks, delivering refined petroleum products to market, offering terminaling and storage solutions, and handling natural gas liquids (NGLs) through processes like transportation, storage, fractionation, export, and marketing. It also provides fee-based processing services and oversees the gathering, processing, transportation, and marketing of natural gas. The Chemicals segment is dedicated to the production and distribution of a broad spectrum of chemical products. This encompasses olefins like ethylene, aromatics and styrenics such as benzene, cyclohexane, styrene, and polystyrene, alongside various specialty chemicals. These specialty products include organosulfur compounds, solvents, catalysts, and chemicals utilized in drilling and mining operations. Through its Refining segment, Phillips 66 transforms crude oil and other feedstocks into essential petroleum products. These include different grades of gasoline, distillates, aviation fuels, and renewable fuels, processed at its network of 12 refineries located in the United States and Europe. The Marketing & Specialties (M&S) segment focuses on the procurement, resale, and marketing of refined petroleum products like gasolines, distillates, and aviation fuels, primarily serving markets in the United States and Europe. This segment also manufactures and distributes specialized products, including base oils and lubricants. Phillips 66, founded in 1875, is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

HF Sinclair Corporation operates as a prominent independent energy enterprise, engaged in the production and commercialization of a diverse array of petroleum products. Its offerings include conventional fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, alongside its growing renewable diesel segment. The company also specializes in unique lubricants, chemicals, and various types of asphalt. With a network of refineries strategically located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, HF Sinclair primarily distributes its refined output across the Southwestern United States, the Rocky Mountain region, the Pacific Northwest, and adjacent Plains states. The corporation additionally supplies fuel to roughly 1,300 independently owned Sinclair-branded service stations and grants branding licenses for approximately 300 more. Actively involved in the expanding renewables business, HF Sinclair also manufactures base oils and other specialized lubricants. It further provides essential transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services for petroleum products and crude oil to the broader energy industry. Established in 2021, HF Sinclair Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

ARKO Petroleum Corp. is a North American company specializing in fuel distribution, operating across three core segments: wholesale, fleet fueling, and GPMP. A significant portion of its business involves the fee-based wholesale supply of motor fuel, delivered both to its own retail sites and to external third-party dealers, all secured through long-term agreements. Founded in 2025, the company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and functions as a subsidiary of Arko Convenience Stores LLC.

Sunoco LP, operating through its various subsidiaries, is a key player in the United States' motor fuel market, specializing in both wholesale distribution and direct retail sales. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Fuel Distribution and Marketing, and All Other. The Fuel Distribution and Marketing segment acquires motor fuel from independent refiners and oil companies. It then supplies this fuel to a diverse network, including independent dealer stations, various distributors, other motor fuel consumers, partnership-operated stations, and locations managed by commission agents. The "All Other" segment manages retail convenience stores that not only sell motor fuel but also provide a range of merchandise, foodservice options, and various supplementary services. These additional services encompass credit card processing, car washes, lottery tickets, ATM access, money orders, prepaid phone cards, and wireless services. Beyond these core operations, Sunoco LP also engages in real estate activities, including leasing and subleasing properties, and manages fuel terminal facilities located in the Hawaiian Islands. As of December 31, 2021, the company's retail footprint included 78 stores situated across Hawaii and New Jersey. Founded in 1886, the company underwent a name change from Susser Petroleum Partners LP to Sunoco LP in October 2014. Sunoco GP LLC acts as its general partner, and the firm's headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas.

Ultrapar Participações S.A. (UGP) is a Brazilian company with widespread operations in gas distribution, fuel supply, and logistics/storage. Its geographical reach extends across Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, other Latin American nations, North America (US, Canada), the Far East, and Europe. Through its Gas Distribution division, the company delivers liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. This service primarily focuses on the Southern, Southeastern, and Northeastern parts of Brazil. Ultrapar's Fuel Distribution arm is responsible for marketing and distributing a variety of fuels, including gasoline, ethanol, diesel, fuel oil, kerosene, and natural gas for vehicles, as well as lubricants. This segment also manages a network of convenience stores and provides specialized automotive services like oil changes. The Storage segment oversees liquid bulk terminals, predominantly located in Brazil's Southeastern and Northeastern regions. By December 31, 2021, Ultrapar's extensive infrastructure included 7,104 Ipiranga service stations, 1,841 AmPm convenience stores, and 1,149 Jet Oil franchised locations. Additionally, it maintained 4 distribution centers and 7 Ultracargo terminals, collectively offering a storage capacity of 983,000 cubic meters. Furthermore, Ultrapar provides digital solutions such as the Abastece Aí payment application and the Km de Vantagens customer loyalty program. Founded in 1937, Ultrapar Participações S.A. maintains its corporate headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil.

Valvoline Inc. is a prominent provider, involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and commercialization of a comprehensive range of engine and vehicle care products and related services. Its operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Retail Services and Global Products. Valvoline's extensive product portfolio encompasses various types of lubricants designed for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty machinery. It also supplies antifreeze and coolants specifically tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Furthermore, the company provides essential functional and maintenance fluids, including brake fluid and power steering fluid, alongside specialized coatings utilized in both automotive and industrial sectors. For light-duty vehicles, it manufactures oil and air filters. Complementing these, additional offerings include items such as vehicle batteries, windshield wiper components, illumination bulbs, serpentine drive belts, and drain plugs. A key component of its service arm is the operation of Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers. By the close of September 2021, Valvoline boasted a network of nearly 1,600 quick-lube establishments, both company-owned and franchised. These include Valvoline Instant Oil Change outlets across the United States and Great Canadian Oil Change locations throughout Canada. Beyond its direct consumer services, Valvoline supplies various partners, such as automotive dealerships, independent repair garages, and other rapid oil change facilities. This outreach is further extended via a network of distributors and licensed partners. Globally, Valvoline maintains a significant presence, with activities spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America. Established in 1866, the corporation's central administrative functions are based in Lexington, Kentucky.

PBF Energy Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, primarily focuses on the refinement and distribution of various petroleum products. Its business is structured into two core segments: Refining and Logistics. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses gasoline, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, heating oil, standard diesel fuel, jet fuel, lubricants, petrochemicals, and asphalt. Additionally, it provides unbranded transportation fuels, essential petrochemical feedstocks, blending components, and other petroleum derivatives. PBF Energy distributes these products across the United States, specifically targeting the Northeast, Midwest, Gulf Coast, and West Coast regions, with further market penetration into other domestic areas, Canada, and Mexico. Beyond its refining activities, the company offers a comprehensive suite of logistics services, including rail, truck, and marine terminaling, alongside pipeline transportation and storage solutions. As of December 31, 2021, PBF Energy Inc. owned and operated six oil refineries and associated infrastructure. The company was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.

CVR Energy, Inc., a diversified company, operates through its subsidiaries primarily focusing on petroleum refining and the production of nitrogen fertilizers within the United States. Its business is organized into two distinct divisions: Petroleum and Nitrogen Fertilizer. The Petroleum segment is responsible for processing crude oil into marketable products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and various other refined fuels, which it then distributes. This division manages and operates a sophisticated coking refinery in southeast Kansas, designed to handle medium-sour crude, alongside another crude oil processing facility located in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Crucial logistical infrastructure also supports these operations. The primary clientele for this segment includes retail outlets, railway companies, agricultural cooperatives, and other refiners or marketers. The Nitrogen Fertilizer division encompasses a North American production facility that utilizes a pet coke gasification process to convert pet coke into nitrogen-based fertilizers. Furthermore, it operates a facility in East Dubuque, Illinois, which specializes in manufacturing nitrogen fertilizers in the form of both ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN). UAN products are predominantly supplied to the agricultural sector, while ammonia finds application in both farming and diverse industrial settings. Established in 1906, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Sugar Land, Texas. CVR Energy, Inc. ultimately functions as a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises L.P.

Delek US Holdings, Inc. is an integrated downstream energy corporation operating within the United States. Its operations are divided into three core segments: Refining, Logistics, and Retail. The Refining segment processes crude oil and other raw materials to produce a variety of petroleum-based goods, such as gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and asphalt. These products are distributed through both company-owned and third-party facilities. This segment maintains and runs four independent refineries situated in Tyler, Texas; El Dorado, Arkansas; Big Spring, Texas; and Krotz Springs, Louisiana, alongside three biodiesel production plants located in Crossett, Arkansas; Cleburne, Texas; and New Albany. The Logistics division focuses on the collection, transportation, and storage of crude oil, intermediate products, and refined petroleum. It also handles the marketing, distribution, transport, and storage of refined products for external clients. Its infrastructure includes approximately 400 miles of crude oil pipelines, around 450 miles of refined product pipelines, and a crude oil gathering network spanning roughly 900 miles. Additionally, it features associated crude oil storage tanks with a combined active capacity of about 10.2 million barrels, and it operates ten light product distribution terminals. Marketing of light products also occurs through external terminals. The Retail segment manages 248 convenience stores, which are either owned or leased, primarily concentrated in West Texas and New Mexico. These stores provide various types of gasoline and diesel under the DK or Alon brands, as well as an assortment of food items, services, tobacco products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, general merchandise, and money order services to the public. These retail outlets largely operate under the 7-Eleven, DK, or Alon brand names. Delek US Holdings, Inc. serves a broad customer base, including major oil companies, independent refiners and marketers, jobbers, distributors, utility and transportation firms, the U.S. government, and independent retail fuel operators. The company was established in 2001, and its corporate headquarters are located in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. is an integrated energy and infrastructure company, managing diverse operations across three key divisions: Refining, Retail, and Logistics. Its Refining segment oversees three facilities that produce a variety of refined petroleum products, including ultra-low sulfur diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, marine fuel, distillates, asphalt, and low sulfur fuel oil. These outputs primarily supply markets in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, Wyoming, and South Dakota. The Retail division manages 119 fuel and convenience store locations. In Hawaii, these operate under the Hele, 76, and nomnom banners, offering both fuel and merchandise such as beverages, prepared foods, and other general sundries. Similar retail fuel and convenience offerings are provided in Washington and Idaho through locations branded Cenex, nomnom, and Zip Trip. The Logistics segment operates an extensive network for the distribution of refined products, comprising terminals, pipelines, a single point mooring system, and trucking services across Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Molokai, and Kauai. This segment also includes leased marine vessels; a crude oil pipeline gathering system, a refined products pipeline, storage facilities, and loading racks in Wyoming; and a jet fuel storage facility and pipeline serving Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Additionally, it features a marine terminal, a unit train-capable rail loading terminal, storage facilities, a truck rack, and a proprietary pipeline serving Joint Base Lewis McChord. Established in 1984, the company was formerly known as Par Petroleum Corporation, rebranding to Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. in October 2015. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Houston, Texas.

Cosan S.A., an enterprise established in 1936 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, operates a diverse business portfolio with a significant global presence, primarily focusing on the distribution of fuels. Its operations extend across Brazil, Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia, and various other international regions through its subsidiary network. The company's core activities are structured into several key segments: Raízen: This division spearheads the marketing and distribution of fuels via a franchised network of Shell-branded service stations. It also encompasses petroleum refining, the operation of convenience stores, the production and sale of lubricants for automotive and industrial uses, and the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Beyond fossil fuels, Raízen is a major producer and vendor of sugarcane-derived products, including raw sugar and both anhydrous and hydrated ethanol. Additionally, it generates and sells electricity from sugarcane bagasse and maintains interests in companies dedicated to technological research and development. Gas and Power: This segment is responsible for delivering piped natural gas to a wide array of clients, including those in industrial, residential, commercial, automotive, and cogeneration sectors. It also participates in the energy market by trading electricity with other suppliers. Moove: This segment specializes in the manufacturing and worldwide distribution of lubricants, notably under the Mobil and Comma brand names. Logistics: Providing essential logistical services, this segment facilitates rail transportation, storage, and port loading for bulk commodities such as grains and sugar. It also offers leasing options for railway assets, including locomotives and wagons. Cosan Investments: This segment manages various projects within the agricultural, mining, and logistics sectors, and strategically invests in climate technology funds.

World Kinect Corporation (WKC) is a global leader in providing comprehensive fuel and energy solutions, along with associated products and services, across the aviation, marine, and land transportation sectors. The company's Aviation division delivers fuel, complementary products, and vital support services to a diverse clientele. This includes major commercial, regional, cargo, and low-cost airlines, as well as airports, fixed-base operators (FBOs), corporate and private aircraft, charter and fractional operators, and governmental and military entities worldwide. Beyond fuel supply, its offerings encompass fuel and price risk management, ground handling, dispatch, and extensive trip planning services, including flight scheduling, weather intelligence, and overflight permit facilitation. WKC's Land division supplies a broad range of energy products, including fuel, lubricants, heating oil, natural gas, and electricity, along with associated services. Its customer base spans retail fuel networks, industrial and commercial enterprises, residential consumers, and governmental organizations. Key services include energy procurement, price risk management, and sustainability initiatives, such as carbon footprint reduction and renewable energy solutions. Furthermore, it manages long-term supply agreements for branded and unbranded fuels to distributors, convenience stores, and third-party retail outlets, while also providing heating oil and unbranded fuel distribution, coupled with comprehensive transportation logistics. The Marine segment caters to a diverse global maritime industry, providing fuel, lubricants, and ancillary marine solutions to international shipping fleets (container, dry bulk, tanker), cruise lines, yachts, charter operators, offshore rig owners, governmental bodies, and other fuel providers. This segment offers comprehensive fuel management services, encompassing procurement, stringent cost and quality control, and claims handling. Additionally, it directly facilitates the fueling of vessels and manages the transportation and delivery of its marine energy products. Established in 1984, the company was previously known as World Fuel Services Corporation before rebranding as World Kinect Corporation in June 2023. It maintains its headquarters in Miami, Florida.

CrossAmerica Partners LP primarily operates in the United States, focusing on three main areas: the bulk supply of motor fuels, the management of convenience stores, and the acquisition and leasing of properties vital for retail fuel sales. The entity's business is structured into two distinct segments: Wholesale and Retail. Its Wholesale division is responsible for distributing motor fuels in large quantities to a varied network, including dealers who lease from them, independent operators, agents working on commission, and their own operated retail locations. In contrast, the Retail segment concentrates on the direct sale of convenience merchandise and motor fuels to consumers at both company-owned and commission agent-managed sites. As of December 31, 2021, the company's wholesale fuel distribution network encompassed approximately 1,750 sites spread across 34 states. Additionally, its real estate holdings, through ownership or lease agreements, amounted to roughly 1,150 locations. CrossAmerica GP LLC acts as the general partner for the organization. The company, originally established in 1992, was initially known as Lehigh Gas Partners LP before officially changing its name to CrossAmerica Partners LP in October 2014. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Star Group, L.P. is a leading provider of essential home comfort solutions across the United States, catering to both residential and commercial customers. Their primary business involves supplying heating oil and propane, along with offering a variety of air conditioning products and services. The company's diverse operations also include the delivery-only sale of diesel fuel, gasoline, and home heating oil. Furthermore, Star Group specializes in plumbing services and provides installation, upkeep, and repair for heating and air conditioning equipment. By September 30, 2021, Star Group had established a significant customer footprint, serving approximately 422,200 full-service residential and commercial heating oil and propane accounts, in addition to about 71,100 delivery-only clients. They also supplied gasoline and diesel fuel to roughly 26,700 customers. Kestrel Heat, LLC functions as the general partner for the company. Originally established in 1995, the entity was previously known as Star Gas Partners, L.P. before officially changing its name to Star Group, L.P. in October 2017. The firm's corporate offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. specializes in providing natural gas as an alternative fuel source and comprehensive fueling infrastructure, primarily serving markets in the United States and Canada. The company supplies various forms of natural gas, including bio-based renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG), specifically for medium and heavy-duty transportation. Beyond fuel delivery, Clean Energy Fuels offers full-spectrum services for fueling stations, encompassing their design, construction, operation, and ongoing maintenance for both public and private vehicle fleet clients. It also sells and services essential equipment, such as compressors, vital for RNG production and fueling facilities. The company facilitates the distribution and sale of CNG, RNG, and LNG via virtual natural gas pipelines and interconnected systems. In addition to its core operations, Clean Energy Fuels actively participates in the environmental credit market. It sells U.S. federal, state, and local government credits—like Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) credits—generated from the use of RNG as vehicle fuel. Concurrently, it secures grants, credits, and incentives from these governmental entities. A strategic initiative for the company involves the development, ownership, and operation of projects focused on producing RNG from dairy and other livestock waste. Its diverse clientele includes heavy-duty trucking, airports, waste management, public transit, industrial users, institutional energy consumers, and government fleets. As of December 31, 2021, Clean Energy Fuels served approximately 1,000 fleet customers, supporting around 48,000 vehicles. Its expansive network included roughly 548 fueling stations across 42 U.S. states and an additional 25 stations in Canada, which it either owned, operated, or supplied. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Aemetis, Inc. is an enterprise specializing in renewable natural gas and sustainable fuels, conducting operations across North America and India. The company's business activities are structured into three primary divisions: California Ethanol, Dairy Renewable Natural Gas, and India Biodiesel. A core objective for Aemetis is the procurement, development, and market launch of innovative products and technologies that offer negative carbon intensity, serving as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based goods. Its biodiesel products are distributed to a diverse range of customers, including government oil marketing agencies, transportation companies, various resellers, distributors, and private refiners. These sales are facilitated through both its in-house sales team and independent sales agents, as well as via brokers who then supply end-users. Beyond biodiesel, the company also produces and markets ethanol. Furthermore, Aemetis creates and supplies valuable co-products for animal feed, such as wet distillers grains, distillers corn oil, and condensed distillers solubles, to dairies and feedlots. The company's offerings also encompass the generation of dairy biogas, the production and sale of high-grade alcohol, various feed products, and hand sanitizers. Aemetis actively invests in research and development, particularly focusing on advanced conversion technologies that transform waste feedstocks into biofuels and biochemicals. Founded in 2005, the company initially operated as AE Biofuels, Inc. before officially adopting the name Aemetis, Inc. in November 2011. Its corporate headquarters are located in Cupertino, California.