Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares News - April 23, 2026
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....
Exxon and QatarEnergy Ship First Golden Pass LNG, Boosting Global Supply
Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy (70%) and ExxonMobil (30%), exported its first cargo from Sabine Pass, Texas. This shipment marks the...
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...