Chevron's stock is gushing upward like an unexpected oil well strike after the U.S. military's dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, positioning the energy giant as a prime beneficiary of potential access to the country's vast reserves—verified by Reuters reports on Trump's push for American oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's revival. With shares popping nearly 6% to $164.94 on Monday, investors are betting on Chevron's unique foothold as the only major U.S. operator

A massive fire was burning at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo on Thursday, sending large flames and a dark plume of smoke up into the air.⁠ ⁠ Neighbors tell NBC4 they heard a loud bang before seeing the orange glow coming from the refinery.⁠ ⁠ Tap the #linkinbio for more details. #nbcla #ElSegundo | NBC LA