Phillips 66 Plans Major Midstream Capacity Expansion

Phillips 66 announced major midstream capacity expansion projects including the Zeus Gas Plant (300 MMcf/d) and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator, supported by the new Midland Express Pipeline. Both projects are expected to be operational by 2028 as part of the company's $2.0-2.5 billion capital spending program, aimed at supporting Permian output growth while reducing debt to $17 billion by end-2027.

05/18/2026, 9:06 AM • Benzinga

Oil Falls Below $100, But Gas Prices Keep Climbing: These 4 Stocks Are Winning

Crude oil fell below $96 per barrel while gasoline prices climbed to $4.56 per gallon, creating exceptional profit margins for oil refiners. The 3-2-1 crack spread reached $56.22 per barrel—its highest level since June 2022—as refiners benefit from the widening gap between falling crude costs and stable pump prices. Major refiners reported strong first-quarter earnings that significantly beat consensus estimates.

05/07/2026, 4:38 PM • Benzinga

Phillips 66 Shares Surge on Strong Refining Performance

Phillips 66 shares rose 5.70% after reporting Q1 adjusted earnings of 49 cents per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of a 40-cent loss. The company achieved 95% refining utilization and 87% clean product yield, though quarterly revenue of $33.0 billion missed expectations. Most segments faced headwinds from mark-to-market effects and lower volumes, while Chemicals showed improvement.

04/29/2026, 2:25 PM • Benzinga

The War With Iran is Fueling Substantially Higher Earnings for This High-Yielding Energy Stock

Kinder Morgan reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with a 38% year-over-year surge, driven by increased natural gas demand and record U.S. LNG exports amid the Iran conflict. The company raised its dividend by 2% to extend its growth streak to nine years, with a 3.8% yield. The geopolitical situation is expected to drive future growth as countries diversify their LNG supplies from the U.S.

04/24/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Restaurant Technologies Recycled Almost 400 Million Lbs of UCO in 2025

Restaurant Technologies delivered 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and recycled over 393 million pounds of used cooking oil in 2025, converting nearly 100% into renewable diesel, biodiesel, or sustainable aviation fuel. The company's sustainability efforts avoided 20 million plastic jugs, saved 31.5 million pounds of trash, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 85 million pounds CO2e equivalent.

04/22/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Diesel Is Up 50% in Weeks. Here Are 2 Stocks Quietly Benefiting From the Spike.

Diesel fuel prices have surged 59% in recent weeks, benefiting independent refiners Valero Energy and Phillips 66. Both companies profit from the crack spread (difference between crude oil and refined product prices) and have diversified into renewable fuels. Both stocks are up significantly this year and offer above-average dividend yields with consistent increases.

04/20/2026, 9:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Phillips 66 Sees Losses Of $900M In Q1 Amid Tension In Gulf

Phillips 66 reported approximately $900 million in pre-tax mark-to-market losses in Q1 2026, driven by commodity price volatility and operational challenges across multiple segments. The company faced a $3 billion cash collateral outflow related to derivative positions, prompting it to secure a $2.25 billion term loan and expand its securitization program. Despite these headwinds, the company maintains $6 billion in liquidity and continues its debt reduction strategy targeting $17 billion by end of 2027.

04/07/2026, 9:14 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Futures Drop Ahead Of Trump's 'Power Plant Day' Deadline— UnitedHealth, Silo Pharma, Phillips 66 In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday as investors awaited Trump's deadline regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz. UnitedHealth Group surged 6.86% following favorable Medicare Advantage payment rates, while Silo Pharma jumped 45.31% on a patent approval for PTSD treatment. Phillips 66 declined 0.75% due to reported losses from rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted modest gains, with analysts maintaining optimistic outlooks for 2026 despite ongoing market volatility.

04/07/2026, 8:50 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead Of Trump's 'Power Plant Day' Deadline—UnitedHealth, Silo Pharma, Phillips 66 In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday as investors awaited Trump's deadline regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz. UnitedHealth Group surged 6.86% after favorable Medicare Advantage payment rates, while Silo Pharma jumped 45.31% on a patent approval for PTSD treatment. Phillips 66 declined 0.75% due to reported losses from rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted modest gains in premarket trading.

04/07/2026, 5:02 AM • Benzinga

Gas Tops $4, Diesel Has Its Best Month Ever — Why These Refiner Stocks Can't Stop Printing Money

U.S. gasoline prices surged to $4.02 per gallon and diesel hit $5.45, driven by Iran war disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz. Oil refiners are capitalizing on widened crack spreads (now ~$47/barrel vs. $20 pre-war), with refiner stocks posting exceptional gains. The VanEck Oil Refiners ETF (CRAK) is up 29% YTD on a 14-week winning streak, while individual refiners like Par Pacific and PBF Energy gained 50% and 41% in March respectively. Analysts raised price targets on Valero Energy, citing potential structural shifts in refining profitability.

03/31/2026, 8:37 AM • Benzinga

EFESO Introduces Energy & Oil & Gas Advisory Board, Assembling Senior Industry Leaders to Guide Clients Through Transformational Change

EFESO Management Consultants announced the formation of an Energy & Oil & Gas advisory board comprising six senior industry executives with 30+ years of experience each. The board will provide strategic guidance to clients navigating operational and economic challenges in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, enhancing EFESO's ability to help energy companies improve asset reliability, optimize maintenance, and implement operational excellence programs.

03/23/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

What Sectors Are Not Getting Hit by the Market Sell-Off?

While the S&P 500 has fallen 4.5% since a Middle East war began, three sectors remain resilient: energy stocks are surging due to spiked oil and gas prices; computer hardware and data storage companies continue benefiting from strong AI infrastructure demand; and cybersecurity firms are gaining as geopolitical tensions drive demand for security products.

03/23/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Diesel Above $5 For The First Time Since 2022: Goldman Warns The Real Energy Crisis Isn't Crude

Diesel prices have surged above $5 per gallon for the first time since 2022, with Goldman Sachs warning that the real energy crisis lies in refined products rather than crude oil. Middle East supply disruptions and refinery outages are constraining global diesel and jet fuel supplies, creating record-wide refining margins. U.S. refiners are positioned to benefit significantly from these elevated crack spreads.

03/17/2026, 10:53 AM • Benzinga

How Passive Investing Is Skewing Stock Valuations

Passive investing is distorting stock valuations by driving capital flows based on narratives rather than fundamentals. The article argues that many so-called 'value' stocks are actually expensive, while true value opportunities exist in overlooked companies. Using a three-tier valuation framework (past earnings, forward earnings, and growth-adjusted valuations), the author identifies genuinely undervalued stocks like Phillips 66, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, while cautioning that traditional value metrics can mask value traps.

03/14/2026, 1:55 AM • Investing

Forget Nvidia And Micron — The Iran War Just Created An Earnings Boom For US Refiners

The Iran conflict has created a historic earnings boom for U.S. oil refiners as the 3-2-1 crack spread surges to approximately $40 per barrel—roughly double pre-conflict normalized margins. With global refining capacity declining and the U.S. operating the world's largest refining complex, the industry could see theoretical gross refining margins reach nearly $240 billion annually. Five major independent refiners are positioned to capture significant windfall profits from this structural advantage.

03/12/2026, 2:54 PM • Benzinga