Marathon Petroleum's share price has surged 35.5% year-to-date and is up 438.6% over the past five years, though it dipped slightly by 2.3% over the last month. The company is making strategic investments in renewable fuels and benefiting from industry consolidation. While oil prices are falling and analysts project further declines, refining stocks are holding up. The company is also engaged in community initiatives, with employees completing beautification projects at local schools.