The explosion comes amid a spike in gas prices driven by uncertainty over the global oil supply because of the Iran war.

The blast took place at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, a key industrial hub in the United States, even as geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict remain high.

Port Arthur refinery blast sparked Iran retaliation rumors, but officials say no foul play; likely caused by heater/diesel unit. No injuries.

An explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas is sending gas and diesel futures sharply higher Tuesday, adding to the upward pressure on both caused by the war in Iran.

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An oil refinery fire Texas coast was put out Tuesday and a shelter-in-place order was lifted, hours after a large explosion ...

New Delhi, March 25 -- An explosion ripped through Valero's giant Port Arthur refinery in Texas on March 23, sending thick black smoke and flames into the night sky, shaking nearby homes and forcing a ...

A massive explosion at a large Texas oil refinery could further impact gas prices if the refinery is not back online soon, experts tell NBC News. An average gallon of gas in the U.S. is already up one ...

A large explosion struck Iran's capital Tehran on March 13th. The explosion hit Ferdowsi Square just down the street from ...