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Russia Says UAE's OPEC Exit Could Trigger Oil Glut And Price Drop— But Not Until This Happens
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 9:28am | 580Read More...UAE's withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ could lead to higher oil production from member countries and potentially drive global oil prices lower, according to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. Siluanov said the UAE's move would allow it to produce oil up to its full capacity and supply it freely...
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US To Loan 10 Million Barrels Of Oil From Strategic Reserve Amid Iran War Supply Crunch
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 5:17am | 411Read More...The U.S. Energy Department has unveiled plans to loan as much as 10 million barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) located in Bryan Mound. The department is set to accept proposals from interested companies until 11 a.m. Central Time on April 6. This...
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Oil And The Art Of The Deal: Jim Cramer Examines The 'Trump Put'
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 1:05pm | 538Read More...Jim Cramer is calling out what he sees as unwarranted negativity on Wall Street. On CNBC's Mad Money Wednesday evening, the veteran host said investors are missing the true signal in the market—falling oil prices—and overlooking the power of the "Trump Put," a reference to the president's...
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One Number Separates This Oil Shock From A Full-Blown Recession — Fidelity Did The Math
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 1:04pm | 787Read More...Oil broke above $100 a barrel this month for the first time since 2022. The war in Iran has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, gasoline prices are surging, and the S&P 500 just posted its first three-week losing streak in about a year. As panic sets in, observers wonder whether this is actually...
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Analysts: Iran War Could Push Oil Close To $100
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 10:21am | 732Read More...Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, concerns have grown that the Strait of Hormuz could face disruption — a development analysts warn could push oil prices toward $100 per barrel. According to the report by Reuters, tanker operators and major energy firms have temporarily suspended shipments...
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Oil Volatility Spikes As Iran-US Nuclear Talks Reach Stalemate In Geneva: Price Action 'Trumps' Narrative, Says Analyst
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 5:31am | 481Read More...Crude oil prices rose on early Thursday as an impasse in diplomatic negotiations coincided with heightened military posturing, forcing traders to recalculate the geopolitical risk embedded in global energy markets. Diplomatic Deadlock And Escalation The rally follows a critical stalemate in Geneva...
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Shell, Occidental Petroleum And Exxon Mobil Rise In Monday Premarket: What's Going On?
Monday, June 2, 2025 - 6:05am | 1043Read More...During the pre-market trading session on Monday, Shell PLC (NYSE:SHELL) and Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:OXY) climbed 1.75% and 1.41%, respectively, whereas Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) climbed 0.88% and 0.85%, each oil prices witnessed more than 3% surge on Monday....
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Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Chevron Fall In Pre-Market As Oil Prices Plunge Amid Trump's US-Iran Nuclear Deal Comments
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:08am | 625Read More...During the pre-market trading session on Thursday, Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:OXY) fell 2.56%, Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) declined 2.39%, while Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) fell 1.50% as oil prices saw a considerable drop. This decline is attributed to the potential U.S.-Iran nuclear deal and a...
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Oil Prices Seesaw As Potential Storm Nears US Gulf Coast
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 10:58am | 672Read More...Oil futures edged up but then fell on Monday as a possible hurricane makes its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, continuing last week’s losses. Brent crude was up 16 cents, or 0.23%, to $71.22 a barrel at 8:15 a.m. ET while West Texas Intermediate crude futures were 19 cents, or 0.28%, higher...
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Oil Prices Retreat As OPEC+ Discusses Delay In Production Hikes
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 2:08pm | 530Read More...Oil prices fell on Wednesday after OPEC+ sources said that it was talking about holding back a plan to boost output in October due to concerns over demand and production possibly coming back to Libya. Brent crude futures were down 53 cents, or 0.72% , to $73.20 as of 12:15 pm ET Wednesday. U.S....
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Aramco Halts Plan To Increase Maximum Crude Production Capacity Amid Oil Demand Uncertainty
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 3:54am | 623Read More...In a development that could have wider implications for the oil market, Saudi Arabia's state-owned Aramco has suspended its plan to boost its maximum crude production capacity. The decision comes against the backdrop of a shifting global landscape, with increasing concerns about the...
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Oil Prices Fall As Gasoline Stocks Continue To Build: Average Pump Price Now $3.08
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 2:04pm | 593Read More...Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. inventory data showed gasoline and distillate stocks grew strongly for a second week, while crude stocks also rose. In early afternoon trade, Nymex WTI, which had been more than 1% higher earlier, fell back to $72.30 a barrel to leave it flat on the day....
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Investors Rush To Short Oil Amid Saudi Arabia's Brent Crude Price Reduction
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 12:02am | 696Read More...In a move that has sent shockwaves through the oil market, Saudi Arabia has drastically reduced oil prices, leading to a significant increase in short positions in both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude. What Happened: Short positions in Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate...
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Oil Prices Bag Second Straight Week Of Gains On Red Sea Turmoil, But They're Still Off More Than 15% From 2023 Peak
Friday, December 22, 2023 - 12:33pm | 537Read More...Oil prices were set for a second straight week of gains on Friday as Red Sea tensions persisted following a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the region by Yemeni Houthi rebels. In early trade on Friday, the U.S. benchmark oil futures contract Nymex WTI was up 1.1% at $74.68 per barrel,...
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End-Of-Year Rally For Oil As Red Sea Tensions Drive Up Shipping Costs
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 12:36pm | 770Read More...Oil prices were up on Wednesday, marking a third-straight day of gains and notching a 9% increase over the past week as tensions in the Middle East increase. Brent crude gained 1.1% on Wednesday to move back above $80 a barrel for the first time since Dec. 1. The European benchmark oil futures...
















