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Oil Prices 18 December 2025 - 30 December 2025

Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM

Exxon Mobil stock rises today as oil steadies on geopolitics — what traders are watching next for XOM

Exxon Mobil shares rose 0.5% to $121.19 in late morning trading as crude prices held firm after a sharp jump the previous day. Oil markets tracked supply risks from export disruptions on the CPC route for Kazakhstan crude. U.S. crude inventories increased by 405,000 barrels last week, defying expectations. The next weekly supply update is due Wednesday, Dec. 31.
ConocoPhillips stock closes higher as oil jumps; inventories and Feb. 5 earnings date in focus

ConocoPhillips stock closes higher as oil jumps; inventories and Feb. 5 earnings date in focus

ConocoPhillips shares rose 1.2% to $92.63 on Monday as crude oil settled more than 2% higher, following reports of rising U.S. inventories and renewed geopolitical tensions. The stock traded between $91.70 and $92.72 on volume of 5.3 million shares. U.S. crude inventories increased by 405,000 barrels last week, while gasoline stocks climbed 2.86 million barrels, according to the EIA.
Chevron stock today: CVX closes higher as oil jumps and $120 million Frontera deal hits tape

Chevron stock today: CVX closes higher as oil jumps and $120 million Frontera deal hits tape

Chevron shares closed up 0.7% at $150.99 as oil prices climbed more than 2% on supply concerns tied to Ukraine and Yemen. Frontera Energy announced a two-year crude prepayment deal worth up to $120 million with a Chevron unit. Kazakhstan’s oil output dropped 6% in December, led by a 10% fall at the Chevron-led Tengiz field after export disruptions. U.S. crude inventories rose by 405,000 barrels last week.
Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

Grupo Aeroméxico’s U.S.-listed shares were flat premarket Monday at $22.91 after a 3.29% gain Friday. Oil prices climbed over $1 a barrel, raising concerns about airline costs. The stock has traded between $16.00 and $23.05 since its November NYSE debut. U.S. regulators have ordered Delta and Aeroméxico to unwind their joint venture by Jan. 1, 2026, though a court has paused the order.
Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Valero Energy Stock (NYSE: VLO) Watch: Oil Slumps on Supply-Glut Fears as Wall Street Nears New Highs—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Valero Energy shares closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.28%, as crude oil prices fell sharply on renewed oversupply concerns. Brent settled at $60.64 a barrel and WTI at $56.74, both down over 2%. The IEA projected global oil supply will outpace demand by 3.84 million barrels per day in 2026. Investors are watching crack spreads and refined product demand ahead of Monday’s session.
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Update: TASI Drops 1% as Oil Slides; What Investors Should Watch Before the Next Session

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Update: TASI Drops 1% as Oil Slides; What Investors Should Watch Before the Next Session

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell 1.04% to 10,416.65 on Sunday, tracking a sharp drop in oil prices. Brent crude settled Friday at $60.64 a barrel, down 2.57%. Trading volume on the exchange reached about 136 million shares, with a value near SR2.40 billion ($640 million). Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi Aramco posted notable declines.
Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook: TSX Reopens Monday With Oil Sliding, Precious Metals Surging, and Year-End Liquidity Thin

Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook: TSX Reopens Monday With Oil Sliding, Precious Metals Surging, and Year-End Liquidity Thin

The S&P/TSX Composite closed down 0.2% at 31,999.76 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with materials and energy sectors weighing on the index. Oil prices fell over 2% Friday, with Brent at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74, amid oversupply concerns. Precious metals surged, with silver topping $77 and gold reaching new highs. The TSX remains closed until Monday after the holiday break.
Energy Stocks Outlook 2026: Dec. 25, 2025 News Roundup on Oil Prices, LNG, Natural Gas and Sanctions

Energy Stocks Outlook 2026: Dec. 25, 2025 News Roundup on Oil Prices, LNG, Natural Gas and Sanctions

Brent crude settled near $61–$62 per barrel and WTI at $58, with forecasts pointing to a 2026 oil surplus and weaker prices. The U.S. EIA projects Brent averaging $55 and WTI $51 in 2026 as global inventories rise. Geopolitical moves involving Venezuela, Russia, and European sanctions continue to inject volatility, especially in LNG and shipping stocks.
Chevron Stock (CVX) Climbs on Venezuela Supply Risks: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Chevron Stock (CVX) Climbs on Venezuela Supply Risks: Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025)

Chevron shares rose about 1.6% to $150 midday Monday, helping drive the Dow higher as oil prices climbed on Venezuela supply concerns. Reuters reported Chevron exported a 500,000-barrel Venezuelan oil cargo to the U.S. Sunday, with deliveries reportedly uninterrupted despite tanker slowdowns and operational issues in Venezuela.
Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Brent crude settled at $60.47 and WTI at $56.66 Friday after a week marked by oversupply-driven lows and a late rebound tied to U.S. enforcement near Venezuela. Global inventories hit four-year highs, with major forecasters projecting a persistent surplus into 2026 and oil prices averaging in the mid-$50s. Key U.S. energy data releases are delayed until after the holiday week.
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Today: TASI Rises to 10,485 as Oil Gains and 2026 Rate-Cut Bets Lift Riyadh Market (Dec. 21, 2025)

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Today: TASI Rises to 10,485 as Oil Gains and 2026 Rate-Cut Bets Lift Riyadh Market (Dec. 21, 2025)

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed up 0.33% at 10,484.59 on Sunday, with turnover at SAR 2.59 billion. Saudi Aramco rose to SAR 23.83 and Al Rajhi Bank to SAR 96.05, both gaining less than 1%. Oil price gains and expectations for U.S. rate cuts in 2026 influenced trading. The index remains down 12.89% year-to-date.
21 December 2025
Exxon Mobil Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): XOM Near 52‑Week High as Oil Prices Slip and Analysts Lift Targets

Exxon Mobil Stock News Today (Dec. 19, 2025): XOM Near 52‑Week High as Oil Prices Slip and Analysts Lift Targets

Exxon Mobil shares traded around $117.30 Friday morning, up 0.65%, near their 52-week high. Brent crude hovered at $59.95 a barrel and WTI at $56.31, both down about 2% for the week. Investors weighed Exxon’s December strategy update and steady buybacks against weaker oil prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Exxon’s market cap remained just under $500 billion.
Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Key Headlines, Oil Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Chevron Stock (CVX) After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Key Headlines, Oil Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Chevron shares closed Thursday at $147.69, down 1.22%, underperforming as the S&P 500 rose 0.79%. After-hours trading showed little change, with the stock near $147.70. Traders cited uncertainty from U.S. policy on Venezuelan oil shipments and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Volume reached 6.53 million shares during the session.
Exxon Mobil stock after hours today (Dec. 18, 2025): XOM ends lower as oil hovers near $56—what to watch before Friday’s market open

Exxon Mobil stock after hours today (Dec. 18, 2025): XOM ends lower as oil hovers near $56—what to watch before Friday’s market open

Exxon Mobil shares closed down 0.72% at $116.56 on Thursday, underperforming the broader U.S. market as the S&P 500 rose 0.79%. Trading volume reached about 12.75 million shares. Oil prices settled slightly higher, with WTI at $56.15, as supply risks drew focus. Vice President Darrin L. Talley disclosed a sale of 3,000 shares at $117.19.
Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

U.S. WTI crude settled up 21 cents at $56.15 a barrel Thursday, while Brent finished 14 cents higher at $59.82. By 9:15 PM EST, both benchmarks slipped below settlement, with WTI at $55.89 and Brent at $59.70. Prices reacted to renewed U.S. sanctions risk on Russian oil and possible enforcement of a Venezuelan tanker blockade, but persistent oversupply kept gains in check.
18 December 2025
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