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Oil Industry News 13 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

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

Petrobras’ U.S.-listed shares fell 1.1% to $12.52 Thursday as energy stocks slipped with Brent crude down 3.3%. CEO Magda Chambriard said Petrobras hit 1 million bpd at the Tupi field and resumed ammonia and urea output at its Sergipe plant, with Bahia’s plant to follow by month’s end. The company’s 2026 annual meeting is set for April 16. Investors await 2025 results on March 5.
15 January 2026
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Gasoline prices wobble: UGA gasoline ETF dips after EIA flags big U.S. inventory build

Gasoline prices wobble: UGA gasoline ETF dips after EIA flags big U.S. inventory build

U.S. gasoline inventories rose by 9 million barrels last week, pushing wholesale gasoline futures down 2.6% early Thursday to $1.7838 a gallon. The United States Gasoline Fund (UGA) closed Wednesday at $64.63, down 1.7%. Retail gasoline averaged $2.91 a gallon on Jan. 12, slightly lower than the previous week. Traders await the next EIA inventory report on Jan. 22.
15 January 2026
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SLB stock closes at fresh 52-week high as Venezuela oil push keeps traders circling

SLB stock closes at fresh 52-week high as Venezuela oil push keeps traders circling

SLB shares rose 2.3% to $46.97, hitting a 52-week high on heavy volume as oilfield-services stocks outperformed a weaker S&P 500. Investors tracked U.S. policy moves on Venezuela, with Chevron expected to receive an expanded license for Venezuelan oil. SLB’s earnings report is set for January 23. Physical prices for Venezuelan crude narrowed against Brent, signaling changing market flows.
15 January 2026
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Exxon stock jumps after report it may run Venezuelan crude again at Baton Rouge

Exxon stock jumps after report it may run Venezuelan crude again at Baton Rouge

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.9% in after-hours trading after reports the Baton Rouge refinery will resume processing Venezuelan crude for the first time since U.S. sanctions. Chevron shares gained 2.1% as it awaits a broader U.S. license to expand Venezuelan operations. The U.S. confirmed initial Venezuelan oil sales under a $2 billion deal, with proceeds held in Qatar. Oil prices fluctuated on Iran headlines and a surprise U.S. inventory build.
14 January 2026
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Chevron stock climbs as Black Sea tanker attacks jolt oil-risk trade for CVX

Chevron stock climbs as Black Sea tanker attacks jolt oil-risk trade for CVX

Chevron shares rose nearly 2% Wednesday as drone attacks hit two tankers bound for Kazakhstan’s CPC terminal, disrupting oil flows. One damaged vessel was chartered by Chevron, which reported no injuries and diverted the ship. Kazakh oil and gas output fell 35% in early January due to export bottlenecks. War-risk insurance for Black Sea shipping surged to about 1% of vessel value.
14 January 2026
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Chevron stock edges higher after-hours as Venezuela crude shift puts CVX in focus

Chevron stock edges higher after-hours as Venezuela crude shift puts CVX in focus

Chevron shares rose 0.9% to $163.87 after hours Tuesday as sources said the company plans to process Venezuelan crude at U.S. refineries in Texas and Mississippi. U.S. crude futures traded at a $4.76 discount to Brent, the widest since April, amid expectations of Venezuelan shipments resuming. Oil prices jumped over 2% on Iran supply fears. Exxon CEO called Venezuela “uninvestable” without legal reforms.
14 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

Exxon Mobil shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, lifted by higher oil prices and renewed interest in Venezuela’s oil sector. Reuters reported Exxon still plans to send a team to Venezuela despite pushback from Donald Trump. Investors are watching for Exxon’s quarterly results and conference call on Jan. 30. Exxon shares closed at $126.54, up $2.49.
14 January 2026
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Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

Chevron shares rose 2.2% to $165.95 Tuesday after drones struck two Black Sea tankers, including one chartered by the company. Crude prices jumped as unrest in Iran fueled supply fears, with Brent up 2.5% to $65.44 a barrel. Chevron confirmed all crew are safe. War-risk insurance premiums for Black Sea shipping nearly doubled following the attacks.
13 January 2026
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Trump eyes shutting Exxon out of Venezuela — but the oil giant still plans a look

Trump eyes shutting Exxon out of Venezuela — but the oil giant still plans a look

Exxon Mobil shares fell 0.5% to $124.03 in early trading after President Trump said he may continue to bar the company from Venezuela. Exxon still plans to send a technical team to assess Venezuelan oil assets, a source said. Industry leaders warn unresolved contract and payment issues could delay any return. Exxon executives were surprised by Trump’s remarks after a White House meeting.
13 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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