Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)
New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:05 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.9% to $126.37 on Tuesday, after touching $126.99 earlier in the session, a new 52-week high. About 8 million shares had changed hands by early afternoon. (Bloomberg.com) The move matters now because oil has snapped higher on geopolitics, while Washington’s push to restart Venezuela’s oil industry has left energy firms weighing opportunity against old scars. Brent settled at a seven-week high on Monday. (Reuters) Brent and U.S. crude were up about 3% on Tuesday, with Barclays putting the Iran unrest premium at $3-$4 a barrel. “The