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U.S. rejects Iran's Hormuz deal, sending oil to $106
Oil prices rose Monday after the White House rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran offered to end its blockade if the U.S. lifted...
Shell to Acquire ARC Resources for $22B, Strengthening LNG Portfolio
Shell plc signed a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. for approximately $22 billion. The transaction value includes assumed debt. Shell will...
Brent Crude Surges Past $108, as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall
Oil prices climbed Monday as hopes for a U.S.-Iran resolution faded. Peace talks in Pakistan stalled after Iranian envoys departed before meeting U.S....
Shell acquires ARC Resources for $22B, betting on Canadian shale
Shell signed a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian producer ARC Resources for $22 billion. This valuation includes assumed debt. The cash-and-stock deal...
Goldman Sachs raises Brent forecast to $90, citing Hormuz supply disruptions
Goldman Sachs raised its oil price forecasts on April 27, 2026. The bank cited prolonged supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and resulting inventory...
Goldman Sachs Hikes 2026 Oil Forecasts, Citing Middle East Shipping Delays
Goldman Sachs raised its fourth-quarter 2026 crude oil price forecasts. The bank cites lower Middle East production and prolonged shipping disruptions for the...
Chevron CEO backs Venezuelan oil reforms, warns more investment needed
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth characterized Venezuela’s recent oil policy changes as a positive step in an April 27 interview. He stated the measures are currently...
ExxonMobil ships first Golden Pass LNG, diversifying revenue amid global demand
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy shipped the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Golden Pass terminal in Texas. This shipment marks the official...
ExxonMobil starts Golden Pass LNG exports, diversifying beyond oil projects
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy shipped the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Golden Pass terminal in Texas. This milestone marks the official...
Oil Prices Slide, U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Target Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices declined Sunday as U.S. diplomats began peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. These negotiations aim to fully reopen the Strait of...
CNPC and Turkmengaz Launch $5.1B Expansion to Boost China’s Gas Supply
Turkmengaz and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have commenced construction on Phase 4 of the Galkynysh Gas Field expansion. The project is valued...
US Shale Producers Reject Production Spikes, Despite Iran Conflict
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey shows U.S. shale executives do not plan to significantly ramp up oil production through 2026. The poll surveyed over...
Oil Prices Slide to $93, US-Iran De-escalation Talks Set for Weekend
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell approximately 2% to near $93 a barrel. This decline follows reports that a U.S. delegation will travel to Pakistan...
IEA signals permanent global energy shift, following US-Iran oil crisis
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol states the US-Iran oil crisis permanently transformed the global energy industry. Nations are losing trust in traditional...
Trump extends Jones Act waiver, lowering oil prices amid Hormuz crisis
The Trump administration extended a Jones Act waiver for 90 days on Friday. This executive action allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport fuel, including...
Trump extends Jones Act waiver, cooling oil prices amid Iran conflict
The Trump administration issued a 90-day extension of a Jones Act waiver on Friday. This policy permits foreign-flagged vessels to transport crude oil, refined...
Iran’s Ghalibaf Resigns, Sending Brent Crude Past $106 Over Nuclear Dispute
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf resigned as Iran's parliament speaker and lead negotiator on Friday. His departure followed an official reprimand for attempting to...
US Navy Blockades Strait of Hormuz, Choking 20% of Global Oil Supply
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is expanding globally. Hegseth confirmed the U.S. Navy...
Brent Crude nears $107, as Hormuz Strait closure fuels price rally
Brent crude futures rose toward $107 per barrel on Friday. This extension of a multi-day rally follows an intensifying military standoff between the U.S. and...
Oil prices surge, following Trump's shoot and kill order against Iran
Brent crude futures rose 0.94% to $106.06 a barrel on Friday. West Texas Intermediate increased 0.73% to $96.56. These gains represent the second-largest...