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Energy Markets News 6 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

New York, January 14, 2026, 07:12 EST — Premarket U.S. heating oil futures nudged higher in early Wednesday trading, staying close to recent peaks following a strong jump the day before as crude prices climbed again. The contract last changed hands at $2.2488 a gallon, up 1.04 cents, or 0.46%, after closing Tuesday at $2.2384. (Investing.com) The contract tracked crude oil, which climbed amid worries that unrest in Iran might trigger a supply shock. “We are in a period of geopolitical instability and potential supply disruption,” said Jorge Montepeque, managing director at Onyx Capital Group. Traders balanced the risk of
14 January 2026
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Hafnia stock jumps as Black Sea tanker attacks drive up shipping risk premiums

Hafnia stock jumps as Black Sea tanker attacks drive up shipping risk premiums

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 13:33 EST — Regular session Shares of Hafnia Limited climbed roughly 5.6% to $5.96 Tuesday, boosting the NYSE-listed tanker operator amid renewed risk concerns emerging from the Black Sea that sparked buying in shipping stocks. Moves like this still matter since tanker stocks usually track freight rates — the daily fees refiners and traders pay to charter ships. Those rates can spike if routes become riskier or if vessels are withdrawn from an area. War-risk costs factor heavily into the equation. They can slam voyage economics fast and push owners to pick and choose more
13 January 2026
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Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 07:26 EST — Regular session U.S. heating oil futures rose 1.5% to $2.1876 a gallon in early Tuesday trading, following Monday’s close at $2.1544. (Investing.com) This move is significant since heating oil is part of the distillate pool—a group that also includes diesel—and price fluctuations can quickly impact winter fuel expenses and freight charges. The U.S. Energy Information Administration warns that reduced distillate inventories may increase the chances of steeper price hikes and greater volatility through the heating season. (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Crude led the gains. Brent jumped close to 2%, while U.S. crude
13 January 2026
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Heating oil price today: NY Harbor ULSD futures hold near $2.14 as Iran-Venezuela headlines jolt crude

Heating oil price today: NY Harbor ULSD futures hold near $2.14 as Iran-Venezuela headlines jolt crude

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 08:19 EST — Premarket NY Harbor ULSD (heating oil) futures edged higher by roughly 0.2% to $2.1387 a gallon early Monday, following a close at $2.1350. So far, the contract has swung between $2.1175 and $2.1585, with volume near 3,952 lots. (Investing.com) Heating oil kicked off the week with crude pulling the strings once more. Brent and WTI edged down after Iran sought to ease supply concerns, even as traders watched closely to see if Venezuelan barrels would actually flow. (Reuters) ULSD stands for ultra-low sulfur diesel, the key distillate contract for the U.S. East
12 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

Oil stocks brace for Monday after Trump’s Venezuela push; Exxon calls it “uninvestable”

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 12:54 EST — Market closed U.S. oil stocks showed mixed moves heading into the weekend after executives told President Donald Trump they’d consider returning to Venezuela only if new legal and security assurances are in place. Exxon Mobil rose 1.4%, Chevron climbed 1.8%, while ConocoPhillips dropped 1.2%. Oilfield services players SLB and Halliburton gained roughly 1.8% and 1.4%, respectively. Exxon CEO Darren Woods labeled Venezuela “uninvestable” under current conditions. Chevron Vice Chairman Mark Nelson said the firm could potentially double liftings and boost production by about 50% within 18 to 24 months. (Reuters) The White
10 January 2026
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UNG sinks as U.S. natural gas hits fresh low; what to watch before Monday

UNG sinks as U.S. natural gas hits fresh low; what to watch before Monday

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:47 EST — Market closed The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) slid 7.7% on Friday, closing at $10.40, mirroring a steep decline in front-month NYMEX natural gas prices, which dipped to about $3.141 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), reaching a low of $3.131 during the session. Leveraged ProShares ETFs showed bigger moves: BOIL dropped 13.6%, while its inverse counterpart KOLD jumped 13.9%. Gas producers EQT and Coterra both slipped roughly 2%. (MarketWatch) U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, but the setup remains crucial as natural gas prices move almost like a weather
10 January 2026
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Heating oil price pops again as distillate stocks swing; traders brace for jobs data

Heating oil price pops again as distillate stocks swing; traders brace for jobs data

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 06:53 EST — Premarket NY Harbor ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel) futures — the main U.S. benchmark for heating oil and diesel — climbed 2.8 cents to $2.1476 a gallon. Traders are eyeing resistance close to $2.16 and support near $2.07. Meanwhile, WTI crude gained 49 cents to $58.25 a barrel and Brent advanced 54 cents to $62.53. (Barchart.com) Heating oil prices draw attention in January since they show up fast on home energy bills across the U.S. Northeast, and they can also feed through into transportation expenses. Traders, meanwhile, use the contract as a real-time
9 January 2026
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Natural gas price slips after storage draw; EQT stock dips in early New York trade

Natural gas price slips after storage draw; EQT stock dips in early New York trade

New York, January 8, 2026, 10:41 EST — Regular session Shares of EQT Corp slipped on Thursday as the natural gas price turned lower after a government storage report. EQT was down 1.1% at $53.88, while Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 2.7% to $3.431 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) by mid-morning. The weekly storage figure is the market’s gut check in winter. It feeds straight into expectations for how tight supply will look if cold snaps arrive, or don’t. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 119-billion-cubic-foot (Bcf) withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 2, leaving working
8 January 2026
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Heating oil ETF UHN slips after surprise distillate build — what markets watch next

Heating oil ETF UHN slips after surprise distillate build — what markets watch next

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 07:17 EST — Premarket U.S.-listed heating oil fund UHN slid on Wednesday, tracking a softer tone in distillates after fresh U.S. inventory data. The United States Diesel-Heating Oil Fund last traded at $20.60, down 2.18%, after opening at $21.18 and hitting a low of $20.46. m.dividendchannel.com The move matters now because distillate fuel — the barrel that includes diesel and heating oil — is the winter workhorse, and stocks jumped just as traders look for cold-weather drawdowns. U.S. distillate inventories rose by 5.6 million barrels to 129.3 million barrels in the latest week, the Energy
8 January 2026
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Natural gas price today: UNG ETF holds Wednesday’s jump as traders brace for the EIA storage report

Natural gas price today: UNG ETF holds Wednesday’s jump as traders brace for the EIA storage report

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 06:56 EST — Premarket The United States Natural Gas Fund was flat at $11.78 in premarket trade, after jumping 4.4% on Wednesday. The ETF fell 3.0% on Tuesday as the gas market swung back and forth early in the new year. StockAnalysis Benchmark Henry Hub natural gas was at $3.57 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), up 1.4% early Thursday, after trading between $3.55 and $3.63. The move comes with traders focused on fresh storage data rather than the last round of weather models. markets.businessinsider.com UNG is built to mirror the day-to-day percentage moves in
8 January 2026
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Natural gas price forecast: Henry Hub jumps on colder mid-January outlook ahead of EIA storage report

Natural gas price forecast: Henry Hub jumps on colder mid-January outlook ahead of EIA storage report

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 15:34 (EST) — Regular session Key points: U.S. natural gas futures climbed nearly 6% on Wednesday, rebounding from a $3.35 close a day earlier as traders leaned on a colder mid-month weather picture. The front-month Henry Hub contract was around $3.55 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), after trading between $3.42 and $3.59 on the day. Investing.com The bounce matters now because the market has been trading the weather first and everything else second. A few warmer model runs have been enough to push prices down sharply; a colder run can flip the tape just as
7 January 2026
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Natural gas ETFs get hit as warm-weather outlook drags futures; UNG, BOIL, KOLD in focus

Natural gas ETFs get hit as warm-weather outlook drags futures; UNG, BOIL, KOLD in focus

New York, January 6, 2026, 06:38 EST — Premarket Natural gas-linked exchange-traded funds fell sharply in the last session as a warmer forecast knocked benchmark U.S. natural gas futures lower, and futures were down another 2.7% early Tuesday at about $3.43 per million British thermal units, or mmBtu. The move matters now because early January weather often drives winter heating demand, storage withdrawals and short-term price direction for Henry Hub gas — the U.S. benchmark. Retail investors use these ETFs to trade that swing without opening a futures account. Natural gas can turn on a forecast update. When models strip
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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