US refiners ramp up buybacks as Iran war boosts fuel margins

US refiners Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 and Valero Energy reported combined second-quarter profits of $12.6 billion, benefiting from supply disruptions and higher refining margins. The trio returned $6.3 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, more than double last year. Refining stocks also rallied sharply, while strong margins supported expectations of further payouts.

‘Aakhri Sawal’ OTT release: When and where to watch Sanjay Dutt’s film on truth and ideology

Sanjay Dutt leads in the riveting drama ‘Aakhri Sawal’, under the direction of Abhijeet Mohan Warang. Starting August 13, 2026, on Lionsgate Play, the film centers on Professor Gopal Nadkarni, whose intense dispute with student Vicky ignites a widespread public uproar involving numerous influential figures. With themes of dark secrets and evolving convictions, the narrative…