Energy

Santos stock slips after court tosses net-zero claims case; earnings next in focus

Santos shares closed down 0.45% at A$6.67 after a Federal Court judge dismissed an activist lawsuit over the company’s net-zero and clean energy claims. The ASX 200 rose 0.24%. The judge ordered the plaintiff to pay costs, with reasons due Feb. 23. Investors await Santos’ full-year results webcast on Feb. 18.

17 February 2026

ASX:STO.AX·ASX:WDS.AX·Energy·Stock Market

Heating oil price today: ULSD futures edge up as U.S.-Iran talks and late-winter demand signals loom

March NY Harbor ULSD futures rose 1.64 cents to $2.4043 a gallon Monday, tracking gains in Brent and WTI crude. Traders cited U.S.-Iran tensions and a delayed U.S. inventory report as key factors. Brent was last up 74 cents at $68.49 a barrel; WTI gained 76 cents to $63.65.

16 February 2026

Energy

Saudi Aramco hits 70% local content milestone — and sets a new 2030 target

Saudi Aramco said its iktva program reached 70% local content in procurement, with a new target of 75% by 2030. The company reported iktva has contributed over $280 billion to Saudi GDP and drawn $9 billion in investment. Aramco credited the program with more than 200,000 jobs and over 350 investments from 35 countries.

12 February 2026

Energy·TADAWUL:2222

Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures climb as Strait of Hormuz warning keeps fuel traders cautious

NYMEX front-month RBOB gasoline futures rose 1.02% to $1.9731 per gallon in early Tuesday trading. U.S. average retail gasoline prices increased to $2.921 a gallon, up nearly 2 cents from Monday, AAA reported. Crude oil prices slipped as traders watched U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited Wednesday’s U.S. fuel inventory report.

10 February 2026

Commodities·Energy·NASDAQ:CME

Shell stock slips in early London trade as buyback update lands and reserve worries resurface

Shell Plc shares slipped 0.2% to 2,818 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing further share buybacks. The company purchased 1.38 million shares for cancellation on Feb. 9. Shell’s U.S. shares closed 3.3% higher Monday. Reserve life has dropped below eight years, raising concerns about future production.

10 February 2026

Energy·LSE:RDSA·Stock Market

BP Q4 2025 results: BP halts buybacks after $4bn write-downs and a $1.5bn U.S. asset deal

BP suspended share buybacks and will use excess cash to cut debt after reporting $1.54 billion in Q4 underlying profit and $4.2 billion in impairments. The company posted a $3.4 billion IFRS loss for the quarter. Net debt stood at $22.2 billion at year-end 2025. Meg O’Neill is set to become CEO in April.

10 February 2026

Energy·Mergers and Acquisitions·NYSE:BP

Natural gas price dives as warmer U.S. outlook bites; UNG ETF slides

NYMEX March Henry Hub natural gas futures dropped about 8% to $3.14 per mmBtu Monday. The United States Natural Gas Fund fell a similar amount, while EQT slipped less than 1%. Cheniere Energy and Kinder Morgan edged higher. The National Weather Service forecast above-normal U.S. temperatures for mid-February, pressuring prices.

9 February 2026

Commodities·Energy·Natural Gas·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:KMI·NYSE:LNG·NYSE:UNG

Chevron stock ticks higher as Tengiz restarts and Iran shipping warning lifts oil

Chevron shares rose 0.7% to $182.19 as output at the Tengiz field in Kazakhstan recovered to about 60% after last month’s fires, with full rates targeted by Feb. 23, according to industry sources. Oil prices climbed over 1% after a U.S. advisory warned vessels to avoid Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz.

9 February 2026

Energy·NYSE:CVX

Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell’s U.S. shares closed at $75.29, up 0.8% Friday, as Brent crude fell 1% to $67.38 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to continue nuclear talks. Shell reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.3 billion, missing forecasts, but raised its dividend 4% and began a $3.5 billion buyback. CEO Wael Sawan cited $26 billion in free cash flow and $45.7 billion net debt. Shell paused new investment in Kazakhstan amid $16.5 billion in disputes.

9 February 2026

Energy·NYSE:SHEL·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.

7 February 2026

Energy·NYSE:COP·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:XLE·NYSE:XOM

Natural gas price slips after record storage draw; EQT rises while Williams drops on deal talk

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.4% to $3.46/mmBtu Friday despite a record 360 Bcf weekly storage draw, as traders focused on shifting weather forecasts. Lower 48 gas production rebounded to around 105 Bcf/d after Winter Storm Fern, while LNG feedgas demand dropped as much as 43% during the cold snap. EQT, Antero, and Cheniere shares rose; Williams Companies fell on acquisition speculation.

6 February 2026

Energy·Natural Gas·NYSE:AR·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:LNG·NYSE:UNG·NYSE:WMB

BP hunts for a partner at Iraq’s Kirkuk oil field as $25 billion redevelopment looms

BP is seeking a partner to share costs and increase production at Iraq’s Kirkuk oil field, with redevelopment plans estimated up to $25 billion. Talks are ongoing and a deal may not be reached until next year. BP aims to raise output to 450,000 barrels per day from 300,000. The company declined to comment.

6 February 2026

Energy·LSE:BP

Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

NYMEX heating oil futures fell 0.4% to $2.3830 a gallon in early New York trading Friday. U.S. distillate inventories dropped by 5.6 million barrels last week, hitting 127.4 million, according to the EIA. Traders are watching U.S.-Iran talks in Oman and upcoming inventory data for signals on supply risks. Brent crude edged up 7 cents to $67.62 a barrel.

6 February 2026

Commodities·Energy·Oil Prices

Shell stock slips after profit miss as investors weigh buyback and dividend boost

Shell shares fell about 1% in London after fourth-quarter adjusted earnings dropped 11% to $3.3 billion, missing analyst estimates. The company raised its dividend 4% and kept its $3.5 billion buyback unchanged. Oil and gas prices remain weak, pressuring cash flow. Net debt stood near $45.7 billion at year-end.

5 February 2026

Dividends·Earnings·Energy·LSE:RDSA·Stock Market

US Gasoline Prices Today: Futures Flat, Pump Prices Edge Up as Inventories Hit a 2020 High

U.S. gasoline inventories rose to 257.9 million barrels, the highest since June 2020, EIA data showed Thursday. March RBOB gasoline futures hovered near $1.96 a gallon, little changed. The national average pump price edged up to $2.891 per gallon, according to AAA. Crude prices slipped over 1% ahead of U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday.

5 February 2026

Energy·US Economy

Shell keeps $3.5bn buyback despite Q4 profit slide — and debt jumps to $45.7bn

Shell’s Q4 adjusted earnings fell 40% to $3.26 billion, missing estimates. The company raised its dividend by 4% to $0.372 per share and launched a $3.5 billion buyback. Net debt climbed to $45.7 billion, lifting gearing to 20.7%. Brent crude prices slid nearly 20% in 2025, ending below $60 a barrel.

5 February 2026

Energy·LSE:RDSA·LSE:RDSB·NYSE:SHEL·Stock Market

Natural gas prices rebound 5% as traders brace for Thursday’s EIA storage report

U.S. natural gas futures surged about 5% to $3.48 per mmBtu late Wednesday, rebounding after a sharp drop earlier this week. Leveraged ETFs BOIL and KOLD swung 7.5% higher and 8% lower, respectively. Analysts expect the Feb. 5 storage report to show a record 366 Bcf withdrawal after last week’s Arctic freeze. U.S. LNG exports fell slightly in January as plant outages hit supply.

4 February 2026

Energy·Natural Gas·NYSE:BOIL·NYSE:KOLD

Shell stock jumps after Brazil Orca stake sale, with Q4 results next in focus

Shell’s U.S. shares rose 2.5% Tuesday after it agreed to sell a 20% stake in Brazil’s Orca project to Kuwait’s KUFPEC, retaining operatorship and a 50% stake. The deal, expected to close by late 2026, comes ahead of Shell’s Feb. 5 earnings, with investors watching for updates on buybacks and dividends.

4 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy·NYSE:SHEL·Stock Market

Natural gas price today rebounds as weather swings keep traders on edge

U.S. natural gas futures rose 2.6% Tuesday to $3.32/mmBtu after a sharp fall, with UNG shares up 1.1%. EQT and Cheniere Energy each gained about 0.7%. PJM Interconnection reported generation outages jumping to 25.72 GW. U.S. LNG exports slipped in January after outages at Freeport and Elba Island terminals, Reuters said.

3 February 2026

Energy·Natural Gas·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:LNG·NYSE:UNG

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub tumbles 16% as warmer forecasts puncture winter rally

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 16% early Monday to about $3.63/mmBtu, erasing last week’s gains as forecasts turned milder and eased heating demand concerns. The drop follows a volatile period driven by winter storms and production cuts. Traders are watching Thursday’s EIA storage report and LNG feedgas flows for direction.

2 February 2026

AMS:INGA·Energy·Natural Gas

Energy News 2 February 2026 - 17 February 2026

Santos stock slips after court tosses net-zero claims case; earnings next in focus

Heating oil price today: ULSD futures edge up as U.S.-Iran talks and late-winter demand signals loom

Saudi Aramco hits 70% local content milestone — and sets a new 2030 target

Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures climb as Strait of Hormuz warning keeps fuel traders cautious

Shell stock slips in early London trade as buyback update lands and reserve worries resurface

BP Q4 2025 results: BP halts buybacks after $4bn write-downs and a $1.5bn U.S. asset deal

Natural gas price dives as warmer U.S. outlook bites; UNG ETF slides

Chevron stock ticks higher as Tengiz restarts and Iran shipping warning lifts oil

Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Natural gas price slips after record storage draw; EQT rises while Williams drops on deal talk

BP hunts for a partner at Iraq’s Kirkuk oil field as $25 billion redevelopment looms

Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

Shell stock slips after profit miss as investors weigh buyback and dividend boost

US Gasoline Prices Today: Futures Flat, Pump Prices Edge Up as Inventories Hit a 2020 High

Shell keeps $3.5bn buyback despite Q4 profit slide — and debt jumps to $45.7bn

Natural gas prices rebound 5% as traders brace for Thursday’s EIA storage report

Shell stock jumps after Brazil Orca stake sale, with Q4 results next in focus

Natural gas price today rebounds as weather swings keep traders on edge

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub tumbles 16% as warmer forecasts puncture winter rally

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