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Energy News News 15 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

Oil prices slip again as U.S. stockpile build looms, Kazakhstan outage fades

Oil prices slip again as U.S. stockpile build looms, Kazakhstan outage fades

Brent crude futures fell 12 cents to $64.80 a barrel by late morning Wednesday, while U.S. WTI slipped 11 cents to $60.25. Traders pointed to expectations of rising U.S. inventories and weaker demand. The International Energy Agency projected global oil supply will outpace demand by 3.69 million barrels per day in 2026. U.S. inventory data releases were delayed by a federal holiday.
21 January 2026
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Oil prices slip as U.S. inventory build looms and Greenland tariff talk spooks markets

Oil prices slip as U.S. inventory build looms and Greenland tariff talk spooks markets

Brent crude slipped 12 cents to $64.80 a barrel by 1125 GMT Wednesday, reversing a 1.5% gain from the previous day as traders eyed a possible U.S. crude stockpile increase. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz and Korolev fields remain halted, with the shutdown possibly lasting up to 10 days. U.S. inventory data from API and EIA is delayed until later this week due to a holiday. Tariff tensions persist following new threats from Washington.
21 January 2026
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Brent crude price steadies near $64 as Greenland tariff threat collides with China demand hopes

Brent crude price steadies near $64 as Greenland tariff threat collides with China demand hopes

Brent March futures rose 23 cents to $64.17 a barrel by late morning in London; WTI gained 13 cents to $59.57. Traders weighed U.S. tariff threats against Europe over Greenland and a weaker dollar. Focus shifted to upcoming U.S. inventory data and Thursday’s political calendar. The IMF slightly raised its global growth forecast to 3.3% for 2026.
20 January 2026
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Gasoline prices today: futures jump as oil steadies, but pump costs barely move

Gasoline prices today: futures jump as oil steadies, but pump costs barely move

U.S. wholesale gasoline futures rose 1.0% to $1.8027 a gallon early Tuesday, tracking gains in crude oil after the holiday. Retail gas prices held steady at $2.82 a gallon, according to AAA. The Energy Information Administration delayed its weekly fuel inventory report to Thursday due to Monday’s federal holiday. Brent crude climbed to $64.17 a barrel, while WTI reached $59.57.
20 January 2026
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Utilities stocks wobble after PJM emergency auction push; XLU dips as Constellation, Vistra sink

Utilities stocks wobble after PJM emergency auction push; XLU dips as Constellation, Vistra sink

Constellation Energy plunged 9.8% and Vistra fell 7.4% Friday after the Trump administration called for an emergency PJM power auction and new capacity market rules. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) slipped 0.5% to $43.39. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year at 4.227%.
17 January 2026
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US gas prices hold near $2.84 as gasoline futures rebound — what could move pump prices next

US gas prices hold near $2.84 as gasoline futures rebound — what could move pump prices next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 07:03 (EST) — Premarket U.S. gasoline prices held steady early Friday. Wholesale RBOB gasoline futures ticked up roughly 0.5% to $1.7926 a gallon, following a 2.55% slide on Thursday. The AAA national average for regular unleaded dipped slightly to $2.839. (Investing.com) This matters since gasoline prices are highly visible to consumers and can shift rapidly, impacting both inflation figures and household budgets. Traders keep an eye on wholesale gasoline since it tends to shift before the pump prices do. Retail prices typically lag and adjust more gradually, particularly in January. Fuel prices dropped Thursday as
16 January 2026
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Oil prices rebound after 4% slide as Iran tension cools, traders eye U.S. stockpiles

Oil prices rebound after 4% slide as Iran tension cools, traders eye U.S. stockpiles

LONDON, Jan 16, 2026, 11:40 GMT — Regular session Oil prices edged higher on Friday as traders weighed supply risks linked to Iran against signs Washington may be stepping back from military action. Brent crude gained 50 cents, or 0.78%, to $64.26 a barrel by 1000 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 48 cents, or 0.81%, to $59.67, with Brent on track for a fourth straight weekly gain. (Reuters) The move followed a rough Thursday: Brent settled down $2.76, or 4.15%, at $63.76 and WTI fell $2.83, or 4.56%, to $59.19 after President Donald Trump said Tehran’s crackdown
16 January 2026
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Petrobras stock (PBR) slips as oil falls; Tupi hits 1 million bpd, fertilizer restart in focus

Petrobras stock (PBR) slips as oil falls; Tupi hits 1 million bpd, fertilizer restart in focus

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 15, 2026, 12:45 BRT — Regular session Petrobras’ shares listed in the U.S. slipped Thursday, despite the Brazilian oil giant highlighting new operational progress at its key offshore fields. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras is heavily dependent on volume. Production from the pre-salt—deepwater reserves buried beneath a thick salt layer—has powered earnings and dividends lately, and traders react swiftly to any sign that this growth is slowing. Petrobras is also pressing forward with another venture: fertilizers. The timeline for reviving its urea and ammonia plants in Brazil’s northeast has turned into a subtle yet telling sign
15 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock slips as oil plunges; Venezuela crude and UK gas deal loom for XOM

Exxon Mobil stock slips as oil plunges; Venezuela crude and UK gas deal loom for XOM

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:09 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil Corp shares slipped Thursday morning, following a broader retreat in oil-related stocks. The stock fell 0.4%, settling at $129.63. This shift is crucial now, as the market has prioritized oil prices above all else. For Exxon, fluctuations in crude can rapidly alter forecasts for cash flow, share buybacks, and the company’s spending capacity without sacrificing returns. Company-specific headlines arrived at a tricky moment, as investors pivot toward earnings season. Now, the key trigger won’t be one standout story but rather how oil prices behave during the upcoming reports.
15 January 2026
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Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 07:49 ET — Premarket Crude oil prices tumbled more than 3% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were stopping, easing fears of a supply shock. Brent was down $2.19 at $64.33 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell $2.06 to $59.96, while Saxo Bank’s Ole Hansen said “the immediate risk premium has softened but is unlikely to go away.” (Reuters) The pullback lands after a jagged week in which traders have tried to price three different flashpoints at once — Venezuela, Iran and Black Sea shipping
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares ended Friday at 7,502 pence, down about 1.1% on the day, with London markets shut for the weekend and set to reopen on Monday. (MarketWatch) The stock has been caught in a wider repricing of software, data and analytics names as investors question which business models benefit from the next wave of AI — and which get squeezed. “It’s a de-risking trade,” Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, said, as he argued the AI build-out had become “too pricey.” (Reuters) LSEG also
GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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