Business Segments · Clean fuel production credit

Renewable Diesel — Clean fuel production credit

Valero Energy Renewable Diesel — Clean fuel production credit decreased by 15.2% to $178.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 249.0%, from $51.00M to $178.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher production volumes of qualifying low-carbon fuels or favorable changes in government incentive programs, directly boosting segment profitability.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the financial benefit derived from government-sponsored tax credits or incentives specifically tied...

Peer comparison

Comparable to production tax credits (PTC) or low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) credits reported by other renewable energy and biofuel producers.

Metric ID: vlo_segment_renewable_diesel_clean_fuel_production_credit

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$51.00M$140.00M$206.00M$210.00M$178.00M
QoQ Change—+174.5%+47.1%+1.9%-15.2%
YoY Change————+249.0%
Range$51.00M – $210.00M
CAGR+249.0%
Avg YoY Growth+249.0%
Median YoY Growth+249.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's renewable diesel — clean fuel production credit?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported renewable diesel — clean fuel production credit of $178.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's renewable diesel — clean fuel production credit changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's renewable diesel — clean fuel production credit increased by 249.0% year-over-year, from $51.00M to $178.00M.
What does renewable diesel — clean fuel production credit mean?
The total financial value of government tax credits earned by producing renewable diesel fuel.