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Oil pushes toward $100 with Iran talks failing, Hormuz risk back

Oil pushes toward $100 with Iran talks failing, Hormuz risk back

Brent crude surged 6.6% to $97.14 after Iran halted indirect talks with the U.S., raising fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade. U.S. crude jumped 7.7% to $94.04. Iran-backed groups may target key oil routes. Israeli forces advanced in Lebanon as ceasefire talks faltered. OPEC+ eyes a July output hike, but Gulf supply faces risk. China’s oil demand softened, prompting Saudi Arabia to cut July prices for Asia for a second month.
1 June 2026
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Brent Drops Under $100 After Iran Deal Hopes Hit Market

Brent Drops Under $100 After Iran Deal Hopes Hit Market

Brent crude fell 5.8% to $97.53 a barrel and WTI dropped 5.9% to $90.95 on Monday, both hitting lows not seen since May 7. Traders cited progress in U.S.-Iran talks and reduced war risk at the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and UK market holidays left trading thin and volatility high. Shipping data showed limited tanker movement through the strait.
25 May 2026
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Bloom Energy strikes $2.6 billion AI power deal amid grid bottleneck trade

Bloom Energy strikes $2.6 billion AI power deal amid grid bottleneck trade

Nebius agreed to buy up to $2.6 billion in power capacity and electricity from Bloom fuel-cell systems over 10 years. Bloom shares rose 11.7% and Nebius climbed 16.8% after the announcement. The first project, replacing gas turbines, is expected to deliver 328 megawatts of installed capacity this year. Nebius will use Bloom’s on-site systems to speed up data center deployment.
21 May 2026
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Oil’s $110 Shock Sets Traders on Edge for Next Week

Oil’s $110 Shock Sets Traders on Edge for Next Week

Brent crude settled at $109.26 and WTI at $105.42 on Friday, both posting weekly gains over 7%. Market tension rose as Strait of Hormuz traffic remained restricted and global oil inventories fell by 250 million barrels over March and April. U.S. crude stocks dropped by 4.3 million barrels last week. Traders watched for signals from U.S.-Iran talks and the upcoming May 20 inventory report.
16 May 2026
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Venture Global Stock Jumps as LNG Deals Push Scarcity Into 2026 Guidance

Venture Global Stock Jumps as LNG Deals Push Scarcity Into 2026 Guidance

Venture Global shares jumped 16% Tuesday after the LNG exporter raised its 2026 earnings guidance and reported new supply deals with TotalEnergies and Vitol. First-quarter revenue rose 59% to $4.6 billion, with net income up 23% to $488 million. The company said 84% of 2026 cargoes are now contracted, up from 69% last quarter. The stock traded at $13.49, up $1.87, with over 26 million shares changing hands.
12 May 2026
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

U.S. natural gas prices closed the week near $2.80 per million British thermal units, supported by a smaller-than-expected storage build of 63 bcf, according to the EIA. Stocks remain 75 bcf above last year and 139 bcf over the five-year average. The EIA projects Henry Hub to average $3.10/MMBtu in Q2 and Q3, with 2026 LNG exports forecast at 17.0 bcf/d.
9 May 2026
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Gas Prices May Stay High Even After an Iran Peace Deal — Here’s Why

Gas Prices May Stay High Even After an Iran Peace Deal — Here’s Why

U.S. regular gasoline averaged $4.546 a gallon Friday, near its highest since 2022, according to AAA. Prices remain elevated as fighting near the Strait of Hormuz disrupts oil flows, despite signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran deal. Analysts say pump prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels before 2027. Oil benchmarks hovered near $100 a barrel, with inventories still low.
8 May 2026
Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Brent crude fell to about $99.5 a barrel Thursday as traders reacted to hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.3 million barrels last week, while distillate stocks hit their lowest since 2005. Asian jet fuel exports plunged to 596,000 bpd in April, down from 1.54 million bpd before the conflict. Shell reported a first-quarter profit of $6.9 billion but reduced its share buybacks.
7 May 2026
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Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel Thursday, a four-year high, as traders reacted to a prolonged Strait of Hormuz shutdown and possible new U.S. military action against Iran. U.S. gasoline rose to $4.300 a gallon, up 27 cents in a week. Washington is seeking partners for a maritime coalition and considering further use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Iran warned of strikes on U.S. positions if attacks resume.
30 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Brent crude rose $1.47 to $103.38 a barrel Thursday as U.S.-Iran talks stalled and Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. gasoline and distillate inventories dropped sharply, while exports hit a record 12.88 million barrels per day. Brent later neared $105 as European shares fell and bond yields climbed. Asia’s crude imports are set to drop 22% in April, the lowest since 2016.
23 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $2.67 per mmBtu early Tuesday after settling at $2.689 on Monday, ending a four-session rally. Storage levels remain above normal, with 1,970 billion cubic feet reported April 10, capping price gains despite colder forecasts. LNG exports are near record highs but terminals have little spare capacity. The EIA projects inventories will stay above the five-year average through October.
21 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Brent crude fell below $95 a barrel Tuesday as traders focused on possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, despite ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures dropped 69 cents to $94.79, while U.S. WTI for May lost $1.12 to $88.49. The IEA said Middle East outages cut global oil supply by 10.1 million barrels per day in March, the largest disruption on record. U.S. crude exports are rising but cannot fully replace lost Middle East shipments.
21 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps Toward $96 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps Toward $96 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Oil prices surged over 6% Monday after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship, raising fears over the Hormuz Strait’s security. Brent crude climbed to $95.9 a barrel, while at least two merchant ships reported gunfire during passage. More than 20 vessels crossed Hormuz Saturday, the busiest day since March 1. Iran and China called for restraint, but 10–11 million barrels per day remain offline.
20 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

European natural gas prices dropped 4.5% Wednesday, with the Dutch TTF contract at 41.4 euros/MWh, after recent highs driven by Gulf supply fears. Brussels warned a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger new spikes. Tanker traffic remains low despite signs of easing tensions with Iran. Italy’s Edison secured seven U.S. LNG cargoes after Qatar canceled shipments, while buyers look to Canada for future supply.
15 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell to $2.61 per mmBtu Tuesday, while Europe’s Dutch TTF contract dropped 7.55% to 42.91 euros per megawatt hour as mild weather cut demand. U.S. spot prices at the Waha hub in Texas stayed below zero for a record 47th day. U.S. gas storage stood 3% above the five-year average after a weekly build. China’s March gas imports dropped 10.7% to 8.18 million tons, the lowest since October 2022.
14 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
9 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil prices rose Monday, with U.S. WTI settling at $112.41 a barrel and Brent at $109.77 amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a modest quota increase for May, but analysts say the move has limited impact while up to 15 million barrels per day remain delayed. Saudi Arabia has benefited from higher prices, while Iraq and Kuwait face steep losses. Iraqi exports could recover quickly if safe passage resumes.
6 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 0.7% Monday, with May Henry Hub trading near $2.82 per mmBtu, as a cold wave boosted late-season heating demand. Storage stood at 1,865 billion cubic feet for the week ended March 27, up 36 billion from the prior week. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80 per mmBtu. U.S. LNG exports hit a record 11.7 million metric tons in March, with Europe taking most cargoes.
6 April 2026
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