Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares News - April 2026
UAE Exits OPEC to Expand Production, Sending Brent Above $115
The United Arab Emirates announced its official withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance on April 29, 2026. This decision ends a membership spanning nearly...
UAE Exits OPEC for Policy Flexibility, Driving Brent Above $114
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its departure from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance on Wednesday. This exit becomes effective on May 1, 2026. Energy...
UAE Quits OPEC for Production Flexibility, Pushing Brent Crude to $111
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its departure from OPEC on April 29, 2026, ending nearly 60 years of membership. The move becomes effective May 1....
UAE Exits OPEC to Boost Output, Targeting 5 Million Barrels
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure will withdraw from OPEC and the OPEC+ coalition effective May 1, 2026. This decision follows a period of...
UAE quits OPEC after 57 years, to boost oil production
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC effective May 1. This decision disrupted global energy markets. The UAE has held membership in the cartel...
UAE to Exit OPEC in 2026, Seeking Independent Production Growth
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance on May 1, 2026. This decision allows the nation to independently increase oil...
UAE To Exit OPEC Alliance, Seeking Production Flexibility
The United Arab Emirates announced its official exit from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance on April 28. This withdrawal becomes effective on May 1, 2026. The...
UAE Exits OPEC, Aiming to Unleash Expanded Oil Production Capacity
The United Arab Emirates will officially exit OPEC on May 1, 2026. The nation seeks to leverage expanded production capacity currently limited by group...
World Bank projects 24% energy price surge, citing Middle East war
The World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook projects energy prices will surge 24% in 2026. This forecast represents the largest price increase since the 2022...
UAE exits OPEC to boost production, sending Brent crude toward $112
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance effective May 1. This decision ends a nearly 60-year membership amid rising tensions...
UAE Quits OPEC Alliance, Citing Production Quota Disputes
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance effective May 1. State-run news agency WAM announced the departure on Tuesday. This...
UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+, Citing Dissatisfaction With Regional Security Response
The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance on Tuesday. This move weakens the cartel’s market influence during a period...
BP doubles profits to $3.2 billion, fueled by Iran conflict oil trading
BP first-quarter profits reached $3.2 billion. This figure more than doubled the $1.38 billion reported during the same period last year. Exceptional oil...
BP eyes 87% profit surge, driven by exceptional oil trading gains
BP reports first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 28. Analysts forecast earnings per share will rise between 75% and 87% year-over-year. Exceptional oil trading...
Shell Buys ARC Resources for $13.6 Billion, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels
Shell plc reached a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian producer ARC Resources Ltd. for US$13.6 billion. This cash-and-stock transaction marks Shell’s...
Shell Buys ARC Resources for $13.6B, Its Largest Deal in a Decade
Shell plc signed a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian producer ARC Resources Ltd. for US$13.6 billion. The cash-and-stock transaction marks Shell’s most...
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...
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...
Brent crude nears $107, as US-Iran standoff shutters Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude neared $107 per barrel on Friday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains. The price surge follows a diplomatic stalemate between the United...
Trump orders Navy to shoot Iranian boats, spiking global oil prices
President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot and kill Iranian small boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. [2] This directive became effective...
U.S. Seizes Majestic X Tanker, Pushing Oil Prices Past $103
The U.S. military seized the Majestic X tanker in the Indian Ocean on April 23rd. The vessel was transporting sanctioned Iranian oil. The Department of Defense...
Brent crude hits $105, as US-Iran tensions block Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated on April 23, 2026. Iran maintained its closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military confirmed it seized an...
Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices above $105
Iran announced on April 23 that it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while a U.S. naval blockade remains active. Tehran recently seized two commercial...
Brent Crude hits $102, as Iran standoff blocks Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude traded above $102 a barrel on Thursday amid high market volatility. A tense standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues in the Strait of...
Iran ship seizures drive oil above $102, sparking Navy Secretary resignation
Iranian forces seized the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices jumped above $102 per barrel on April 22....
Iran Seizes Two Commercial Ships, Sending Oil Above $100
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC escorted both commercial vessels to...
Chevron Wins Supreme Court Ruling, Shifting 42 Climate Lawsuits to Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Chevron regarding climate-related litigation. This decision allows the company to move 42 lawsuits from...
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act, Fast-Tracking US Energy Infrastructure
The Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic energy infrastructure development. This emergency declaration applies...
Iran Attacks Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Oil Surges Past $100
Brent crude prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly fired on three container ships. The incident occurred...
White House extends Iran ceasefire, oil nears $100 on continued blockade
The White House announced an indefinite extension of its ceasefire with Iran on Wednesday. A U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place...
U.S.-Iran talks stall, risking Hormuz oil spikes after April 22
U.S. and Iranian negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have stalled. A two-week ceasefire currently allows limited maritime passage. This agreement...
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Ends, Threatening 10 Million Barrels of Daily Oil
The two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran expired on April 22, 2026. Last-ditch diplomatic efforts failed to reach an agreement before the...
IEA warns of history's worst energy crisis, citing Middle East conflict
IEA chief Fatih Birol told France Inter radio that the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict represents the biggest crisis in history for global energy markets. The war...
Exxon and Chevron Sink as Brent Plunges Below $90, Middle East De-escalates
Energy stocks including ExxonMobil and Chevron fell sharply on April 17, 2026. Major components of the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) declined following a steep...
Oil Prices Plunge 10%, Iran Reopens Vital Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices plummeted Friday following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for commercial shipping. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi...
Oil prices crash 10%, Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz for 10-day ceasefire
Global oil prices plummeted by more than 10% today. Iran’s Foreign Minister declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open for commercial vessels. The reopening...
IEA warns oil recovery takes two years, amid Middle East supply risks
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Friday that Middle East oil production may take two years to reach pre-crisis levels. Executive Director Fatih...
US Navy intercepts Iran oil tankers, triggering global energy price volatility
The U.S. Navy began enforcing a sea blockade of Iran on April 15. Warships intercepted and turned back commercial vessels attempting to depart Iranian ports. A...
IEA warns of record oil disruption, citing Middle East conflict
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports the most severe disruption to global oil markets on record. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced the...
Brent Crude Slumps 4.6%, Driven by U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports
Global petroleum markets are experiencing extreme volatility due to a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. This military action disrupts the Strait of Hormuz,...
US Treasury ends Iran oil waiver, fueling record $150 price surge
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday it will not renew a temporary waiver easing sanctions on Iranian oil. This authorization for crude already at...
Oil prices tumble below $98, as US-Iran diplomatic talks resume
Global oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday. Brent crude dropped below $98 per barrel, while WTI crude fell to near $97. This decline reverses a previous price...
Brent Crude Slumps Below $100, U.S. and Iran Eye Peace Talks
Brent crude prices retreated on April 14 following reports of potential U.S.-Iran peace talks. The international benchmark fell to between $97 and $99 per...
IEA Slashes 2026 Oil Demand, Citing Record Middle East Supply Disruption
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported a record 10.1 million barrel per day supply drop in March. The conflict in the Middle East and the closure of...
Saudi Arabia Urges US End Hormuz Blockade, Fearing Red Sea Shutdown
Saudi Arabia urged the United States to end its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Officials warned that Iran may retaliate by closing the Bab al-Mandeb...
OPEC cuts Q2 oil demand forecast, citing Strait of Hormuz blockade
OPEC lowered its second-quarter global oil demand forecast by 500,000 barrels per day in its monthly report today. The producer group attributed the revision...
Oil prices tumble, Trump signals potential Iran ceasefire talks
Oil prices fell on April 14 following news of potential diplomatic negotiations. President Donald Trump announced that Iranian officials reached out to restart...
IEA warns of historic supply shock, following Strait of Hormuz blockade
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its April Oil Market Report. This analysis follows the US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent...
IEA warns of historic energy shock, as Hormuz blockade risks 20% supply
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its April 2026 Oil Market Report. This document provides the first comprehensive assessment since the U.S. naval...
U.S. Blockades Iranian Ports, Sending Oil Above $102, After Failed Peace Talks
The United States launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports at 10:00 a.m. ET on Monday. This action followed the failure of weekend peace talks in Pakistan to...
US Blockades Strait of Hormuz, Sending Oil Prices Above $102
The United States launched a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday at 10:00 a.m. ET. This operation followed the collapse of peace negotiations with...
U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz, Oil Surges After Peace Talks Fail
The U.S. Central Command initiated a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz at 10:00 a.m. ET Monday. This action follows the collapse of weekend peace...
US Blockades Iranian Ports, Sending Oil to $105, Following Failed Peace Talks
The United States will begin a maritime blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET. This action follows the collapse of high-stakes peace...
US Blockades Iranian Ports, Oil Tops $100 After Ceasefire Talks Collapse
The United States initiated a naval blockade of all Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, 2026. This military action follows the collapse of...
Brent Crude hits $102, as US Navy prepares Hormuz blockade
Brent crude prices jumped nearly 8% on Monday. Prices surpassed $102 a barrel as the U.S. Navy prepares a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The military action...
US-Iran talks collapse, sending oil prices higher on blockade threats
Peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan collapsed Sunday without an agreement. The failure ends market expectations for eased sanctions and...
US-Iran talks collapse, driving oil prices toward $140 amid supply fears
US Vice President JD Vance confirmed the collapse of diplomatic talks with Iran on April 12, 2026. Iran rejected the final terms offered by Washington. The...
U.S. and Iran negotiate in Pakistan, aiming to reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and Iranian officials began high-level negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday, April 11. The talks aim to salvage a fragile ceasefire and reopen...
US Inflation Surges to 3.3%, Fueled by 10.9% Monthly Energy Spike
The U.S. Labor Department reported that headline inflation rose 0.9% in March. This monthly increase brought the annual inflation rate to 3.3%. The gain...
Energy Sector Drives March CPI to 3.8%, Fueled by $100 Oil
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on April 10, 2026, that the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.8% year-over-year in March [3]. A sharp spike...
Hormuz Traffic Remains 90% Below Normal, Keeping Brent Near $100
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained at a near-standstill on April 10 despite a regional ceasefire. Tracking data shows traffic levels are...
Saudi Arabia Confirms 1.3 Million Barrel Oil Disruption, Citing War Damage
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry issued its first official report detailing extensive infrastructure damage from the recent conflict. The statement confirms...
Saudi Arabia confirms 1.3M barrel supply cut, detailing recent war damage
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry officially detailed the scale of oil infrastructure damage from the recent war with Iran on April 10. Strikes on the Manifa and...
Saudi Arabia Cuts Capacity 600,000 BPD, Sending WTI To $98.26 After Attacks
Saudi Arabia announced an approximate 600,000 barrel-per-day reduction in oil production capacity on April 10. Recent attacks on energy infrastructure caused...
Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz, Sending Oil Toward $100 Over Lebanon Strikes
Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic on Thursday. The move follows Israeli strikes in Lebanon that Iran deemed a violation of a U.S.-Iran...
U.S. and Iran agree ceasefire, crashing oil prices by 16%
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire late Tuesday. This agreement halts a month-long military conflict. The deal requires the...
Oil prices tank 15%, following two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices plummeted Wednesday following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Brent crude fell 13% to $95.36 per barrel. U.S. crude...
🔴 VDE is trading 5.3% down today as oil plunges 15% on US-Iran ceasefire
VDE is trading 5.3% down today as crude oil prices collapsed 15% to $95.67 following news of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. • The reopening of the Strait of...
OPEC output plunged 7.56 million bpd, driven by Middle East war
OPEC's crude oil production fell by 7.56 million barrels per day (bpd) in March. Total output reached 22 million bpd, according to a Bloomberg survey....
IEA warns of record energy crisis, as Hormuz blockade halts global oil
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol warns the current energy crisis is more severe than the 1973, 1979, and 2022 shocks combined. The blockade of the Strait of...
Oil surges past $116, following Trump's 8 p.m. Iran deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump set an 8 p.m. EST deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and key...
Oil hits 4-year high, Trump sets 8pm deadline for Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump set an 8:00 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose above $110 per barrel following threats of...
IEA warns of historic oil crisis, citing U.S.-Iran Hormuz deadline
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol warned the current blockade is more serious than the 1973, 1979, and 2022 crises combined. Approximately 20% of the world's...
Iran's South Pars Field Attacked, Brent Crude Jumps to $109
Iranian media reported attacks on facilities at the South Pars natural gas field on Monday. The reports blamed the United States and Israel for the strikes....
Iran’s South Pars Attacked, Brent Crude Hits $109 on Supply Fears
Iranian media reported attacks on facilities at the South Pars natural gas field on Monday. Reports blamed the United States and Israel for the strikes on the...
Iran’s South Pars Field Attacked, Brent Crude Surges to $109
Attacks hit Iran’s South Pars natural gas field on Monday. Iranian media blamed the United States and Israel for the strikes. South Pars represents the...
Chevron Eyes $7B Gas-to-Power Project to Fuel AI Data Centers
Chevron is in exclusive negotiations with Microsoft and Engine No. 1 for a $7 billion gas-to-power project in West Texas. The plan involves constructing a...
OPEC+ raises oil quota by 206,000 bpd, despite Strait of Hormuz blockade
OPEC+ agreed Sunday to increase its collective oil production quota by 206,000 barrels per day. The organization scheduled the increase for May 2026. Crude...
Iran drones strike Kuwait and Bahrain oil hubs, shaking markets before OPEC+
Iranian drone attacks struck critical energy facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday. The strikes significantly escalated geopolitical tensions across the...
OPEC+ weighs emergency output hike, as Hormuz closure sends oil past $100
OPEC+ is holding an extraordinary session today, April 5, 2026, to determine production policy for May. The meeting follows the effective closure of the Strait...
UAE Warns of Global Trade Risks, Urges Action to Secure Shipping
UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei warned of escalating risks to global supply chains from geopolitical tensions. He called...