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Marathon Petroleum's Q1 loss was driven by planned maintenance and weak crack spreads, but the Q2 outlook is stronger with improved spreads and completed maintenance. MPC's extensive refining & midstream assets, especially MPLX, position it for long-term growth, with MPLX being the primary growth engine. Q1 midstream EBITDA grew 8%, and the company is allocating more capital to grow MPLX, which currently yields 7.6%, as compared to its Refining & Marketing Segment.

The Trump Administration policy of US energy independence, combined with the exponentially increased demands for electric power to fuel AI and data centers, is fueling increases in domestic oil and gas production due to the unreliability of wind and solar power.

In the most recent trading session, MPLX LP (MPLX) closed at $50.26, indicating a -1.06% shift from the previous trading day.

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MPLX offers a 'sleep well at night' investment with durable, fee-based cash flows and a strong strategic relationship with Marathon Petroleum. Recent robust results, ongoing expansions, and accretive acquisitions support continued growth and operational strength. The well-covered 7.6% yield, strong balance sheet, and attractive valuation versus peers make MPLX compelling for income and total return investors.

ET and MPLX are blue-chip midstream MLPs. Both offer well-covered, nearly 8% yields, inflation-beating growth, and strong balance sheets. I share 2 important reasons why MPLX is a better buy than ET today.

MPLX remains a strong buy due to robust Q1 results, high distribution yield, and strategic expansion in natural gas and NGL infrastructure. The company's fixed-fee contracts and close ties with Marathon Petroleum provide stable cash flows, supporting reliable distributions and high utilization rates. Growth is driven by increased Permian Basin presence, new projects, and the ONEOK JV, positioning MPLX for long-term relevance despite oil market shifts.

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