NYSE:XOM 10 March 2026

Exxon and Chevron Beat Earnings, But the Iran War Left a Bigger Mark Than Oil Prices Show

Exxon Mobil and Chevron beat first-quarter earnings forecasts despite lower reported profits, citing disruptions from the Iran war. Exxon’s adjusted earnings reached $1.16 per share, while Chevron posted $1.41 per share. Exxon’s free cash flow was $2.7 billion; Chevron’s was negative $1.5 billion. Both companies said timing effects from unsettled oil shipments weighed on results.

1 May 2026

NYSE:CVX·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana’s average regular gasoline price jumped to $4.417 per gallon Thursday, up 32.5 cents from Wednesday and 72.7 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. Some South Bend and Fort Wayne stations hit $4.99. The spike follows a shutdown at BP’s Whiting refinery and volatile crude prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Indiana’s average now exceeds the national average of $4.300.

30 April 2026

Energy·NYSE:BP·NYSE:XOM

Gas Prices Hit $4.30: Why America’s Oil Boom Isn’t Saving Drivers

U.S. gasoline prices hit $4.30 a gallon Thursday, the highest since 2022, as the Iran war and refinery issues drove up crude costs. Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel before settling at $121.90. U.S. crude output reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day last year, but high exports and falling inventories tightened supplies. Michigan saw prices jump to $4.58 amid regional refinery problems.

30 April 2026

Energy Policy·NYSE:XOM·Oil Industry·US Economy

Best Energy Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Oil Stocks in Focus as Brent Tops $110

Brent crude climbed nearly 3% to over $110 a barrel as U.S.-Iran talks stalled, disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips led U.S. energy stocks as investors tracked the impact of higher oil prices, which are now 54% above pre-war levels. U.S. stock-index futures fell early Tuesday. ConocoPhillips will report earnings April 30; Exxon follows May 1.

28 April 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:COP·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:XOM·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Oil Price Week Ahead: Why Brent and WTI Face a Fresh Hormuz Shock

Oil prices fell sharply Friday as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after Trump accused Iran of ceasefire violations. Brent closed at $90.38 a barrel, down 9%, and WTI at $83.85, down 11%. Some vessels passed the strait with reduced crews, but normal tanker flows have not resumed. The IEA reported global supply dropped by 10.1 million barrels per day in March.

19 April 2026

Commodities·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:GS·NYSE:XOM

Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil prices dropped and U.S. stocks hit new records Friday after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a 10-day ceasefire. Brent crude fell to $88.90 a barrel, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set highs. Iran said passage is open but with restrictions, and the U.S. Navy warned of lingering mine threats. Major shipping lines remained cautious about resuming transit.

17 April 2026

NASDAQ:AAL·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices·Stock Market

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday records Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay open during a 10-day truce, sending oil below $90 a barrel. The Dow reached a two-month high, while Exxon and Chevron fell about 5% as crude dropped. American Airlines rose 8%. Shipping firms warned risks remain in the strait, with U.S. Navy citing unclear mine threats.

17 April 2026

Nasdaq·NASDAQ:AAL·NASDAQ:INTC·NASDAQ:TSLA·NYSE:BA·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:PG·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Oil Prices Hold Near $95 as Brent, WTI Weigh Hormuz Risk Against Fresh U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes (Reuters)

Brent crude settled up 14 cents at $94.93 a barrel and WTI rose 1 cent to $91.29, supported by thin tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude inventories fell by 0.9 million barrels last week. The IEA now forecasts a slight drop in 2026 oil demand, while OPEC cut its second-quarter demand outlook by 500,000 barrels a day.

15 April 2026

NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as failed U.S.-Iran talks pushed Brent crude to $102.52 and U.S. oil to $104.22 a barrel. Dow futures dropped 1.06%, S&P 500 0.63%, and Nasdaq 0.62% by 8:32 a.m. ET. Goldman Sachs beat profit estimates but slid 4% premarket, while energy shares rose and travel stocks declined on higher fuel costs.

13 April 2026

NYSE:BKR·NYSE:CCL·NYSE:GS·NYSE:LEG·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices·Stock Market·US Economy

When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

Brent crude rebounded 3% Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still nearly shut and only one oil-products tanker passing in 24 hours. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.166 a gallon on April 9, and AAA said prices could drop slowly. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43 a barrel. The U.S. EIA expects Hormuz flows may take months to recover.

9 April 2026

NYSE:BP·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:EQNR·NYSE:SHEL·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday while oil prices slipped, as traders watched cease-fire talks in the Iran conflict and President Trump’s threats to Tehran. S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, Brent crude hovered near $108 a barrel, and Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.3% premarket. Citigroup pushed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September after strong jobs data. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a truce, keeping oil markets tense.

6 April 2026

NYSE:C·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:JPM·NYSE:OXY·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Exxon Stock Sinks 5%, Wiping Out $36 Billion as Oil Slide Jolts Energy Shares

Exxon Mobil shares fell 5.2% to $160.78 Wednesday, erasing $36 billion in value, after oil prices dropped on signs the U.S. could soon end its war with Iran. Brent crude settled at $101.16 a barrel, down 2.7%. The S&P 500 energy index dropped 3.9% even as the broader S&P 500 rose. By Thursday, oil rebounded nearly 7% after Trump said attacks on Iran would continue.

2 April 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Near €54 as EU Rushes to Protect Winter Supply

Europe’s benchmark natural gas price held near 54 euros/MWh Monday as EU ministers planned emergency talks after Middle East turmoil drove prices up over 70% since late February. EU gas storage averaged just 28% full last week, with Germany’s inflation rate rising to 2.8% in March on higher energy costs. Global LNG supply forecasts have been cut after disruptions in Qatar and shipping delays. Exxon and QatarEnergy’s Golden Pass plant in Texas produced its first LNG on Monday.

30 March 2026

Energy·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas·NYSE:SPGI·NYSE:XOM

Dow Jones Index Today: Dow Jumps 300 Points as Wall Street Tries to Shake Off Correction

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 324 points to 45,491.47 by midday Monday after President Trump said the U.S. was in talks to end the conflict with Iran, despite continued fighting. Energy and financial stocks led gains, while tech shares lagged. Brent crude traded near $113 a barrel. Investors now expect no Fed rate cuts this year.

30 March 2026

NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:AVGO·NYSE:APO·NYSE:BX·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:KKR·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Gas Prices Near $4 a Gallon in U.S. as Iran War Sends Oil Above $119

U.S. gasoline prices neared $4 a gallon Thursday after Brent crude briefly hit $119 following Iranian attacks on Gulf energy sites. AAA reported the national average for regular at $3.884, up from $3.842 Wednesday. Diesel topped $5 a gallon for only the second time. California averaged $5.616, while Oklahoma and Kansas remained near $3.24.

19 March 2026

LSE:SHEL·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

Crude oil briefly topped $100 a barrel after new attacks on tankers in Iraqi waters, before Brent eased to $96.45 and U.S. WTI to $91.30. Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental shares rose premarket, while U.S. stock futures fell as traders dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. A record 400 million-barrel IEA release, including 172 million from the U.S. reserve, failed to calm supply fears.

12 March 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:OXY·NYSE:XOM

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Climbs Back Above $3, but U.S. Rally Looks Fragile

Front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 0.7% to $3.041 per mmBtu early Wednesday after a 3.2% drop Tuesday. The U.S. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80, citing mild weather and high storage. U.S. LNG exports remain strong despite a global supply crunch, but domestic demand is down 6.7% from last year. NOAA forecasts colder weather in the East next week.

11 March 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:LNG·NYSE:XOM

Oil Price Today: Brent Rebounds Above $88 as IEA Release Plan Fails to Calm Hormuz Fears

Brent crude rose to $88.39 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $84.43 after Tuesday’s 11% drop, as the IEA and G7 weighed emergency stock releases amid supply threats from the Strait of Hormuz. Oil company shares lagged the rebound, with investors expecting disruption to ease. The U.S. Navy has refused ship escorts, and Saudi Aramco warned of “catastrophic consequences” if outages continue.

11 March 2026

Energy Markets·LSE:BP.·LSE:SHEL·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices

Oil Prices Crash 13%: Brent and WTI Tumble as Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon

Oil prices fell over 13% Tuesday after President Trump said the Iran war could end soon, with Brent crude dropping $12.46 to $86.50 a barrel. OPEC supply cuts and Gulf shipping threats had pushed Brent to $119.50 Monday. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects Brent to stay above $95 for two months. Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, and Kuwait cut output as nearly 1.9 million bpd of Gulf refining capacity remains offline.

10 March 2026

Energy Sector·NYSE:BP·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices

Exxon Mobil Corporation Wants a Texas Legal Home as Shareholder Battles Mount

Exxon Mobil asked shareholders to approve moving its legal home from New Jersey to Texas, citing updated Texas corporate laws and a new business court. The shift would not affect jobs or assets but would place Exxon under Texas law. The proposal comes ahead of the company’s May 27 annual meeting and still requires shareholder and regulatory approval. Exxon expects the change could take effect around June 1.