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 $178M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 249.0%, from $51M to $178M. 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 2026Apr 30, 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_creditHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $51M | $140M | $206M | $210M | $178M |
| QoQ Change | — | +174.5% | +47.1% | +1.9% | -15.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +249.0% |
Range$51M – $210M
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 $178M 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 $51M to $178M.
- What does renewable diesel — clean fuel production credit mean?
- The total financial value of government tax credits earned by producing renewable diesel fuel.