Is Valero Energy One of the Best Oil Stocks to Buy Right Now?

April 06, 2026 — 08:35 pm EDT Written byReuben Gregg BrewerforThe Motley Fool-> Valero Energy is a large U.S. refiner. Supply disruptions stemming from the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East have increased margins in the refining space. Goldman Sachs(NYSE: GS)recently increased its price target forValero Energy(NYSE: VLO)from $203 to $237. Is that enough to make the stock a buy? There are a number of factors to consider before you step aboard this U.S. refiner. The first key fact you need to remember is that the energy sector is highly volatile, moving dramatically and often quickly, bot