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Valeros Port Arthur Refinery Temporarily Shuts Down After Explosion; No Connection to Iran Tensions

The largest oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, owned by Valero, temporarily halted operations following an explosion on Monday. The incident occurred in a diesel hydrotreater unit, which removes sulfur from fuels to meet environmental rules. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the fire was quickly contained. Despite early speculation linking the incident to U.S.-Iran tensions, Valero confirmed it was an accident with no connection to the conflict. The refinery, which processes 435,000 barrels of heavy sour crude per day into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, is expected to restart soon, aiming for near full capacity in days. Meanwhile, the broader energy market remains tense due to the Iran situation, with investors watching for any ripples that could prolong high prices.

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