US refiners are adjusting to the return of Venezuelan heavy crude, with Valero planning to increase purchases significantly. This influx is expected to widen light-heavy and sweet-sour crude differentials on the Gulf Coast, lowering costs and boosting margins for downstream firms. Heavy Canadian crude is currently trading at discounts of $11 to $11.50 under Brent, while Mars' discount has also widened compared to last quarter.
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