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Oil Prices 13 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

Heating oil price jumps before U.S. open as cold risk tightens diesel market

Heating oil price jumps before U.S. open as cold risk tightens diesel market

NYMEX February heating oil futures rose 1.4% to $2.2392 a gallon Friday as U.S. distillate inventories fell to about 4% below the five-year average. Government and private forecasters expect colder weather in the Northeast later in January. Refineries ran at 95.3% capacity last week. Crude stocks increased by 3.4 million barrels, while gasoline inventories jumped by 9 million.
16 January 2026
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Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI rebound after 4% drop as Iran strike fears ease

Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI rebound after 4% drop as Iran strike fears ease

Brent crude rose 50 cents to $64.26 a barrel by 1000 GMT Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop tied to easing fears of U.S. strikes on Iran. U.S. crude inventories climbed by 3.4 million barrels last week, while gasoline stocks jumped 9 million barrels, EIA data showed. Repsol, ENI, and Maurel & Prom are seeking U.S. approval to resume Venezuelan crude exports. OPEC projected 2027 oil demand growth at 1.34 million barrels per day.
16 January 2026
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IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares edged up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading Friday after a volatile week for energy prices and security news. British Airways, part of IAG, continued to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace, cancelling all Bahrain flights through Jan. 16. Brent crude steadied at $63.81 a barrel. Investors focused on cost pressures and route disruptions over passenger demand.
16 January 2026
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Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron shares fell 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices slid 4% after U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Traders also watched for a possible expanded U.S. license for Chevron to operate in Venezuela, which could boost production. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Chevron’s next earnings report is due Jan. 30.
16 January 2026
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Heating oil price slips 3% as U.S. distillate stockpiles stay tight — what traders watch next

Heating oil price slips 3% as U.S. distillate stockpiles stay tight — what traders watch next

NY Harbor ULSD futures fell nearly 3% to about $2.20 a gallon in early Thursday trading, tracking weakness across the energy sector. U.S. distillate inventories held steady at 129.2 million barrels, but East Coast stocks dropped by 0.7 million to 32.2 million, EIA data showed. Refineries ran at 95.3% capacity while distillate production edged down. Markets await the Jan. 22 government inventory report.
15 January 2026
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Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Brent crude dropped 4.27% to $63.68 a barrel and WTI fell 4.32% to $59.34 after President Trump said killings in Iran were ending, easing supply fears. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.4 million barrels last week. Chevron and Exxon shares slipped in premarket trading after gains Wednesday. The U.S. completed initial Venezuelan oil sales tied to a $2 billion deal, with more expected.
15 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% on oil’s Iran-driven swing — what COP traders watch next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% on oil’s Iran-driven swing — what COP traders watch next

ConocoPhillips shares jumped 4.02% to $100.34 at Wednesday’s close, outpacing a broader market decline. Oil prices rose early but reversed after President Trump’s comments on Iran and a bearish U.S. inventory report. WTI crude settled at $62.02 a barrel, then slid further in Asian trading. Markets await Conoco’s Feb. 5 earnings and 2026 guidance.
15 January 2026
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Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

U.S. heating oil futures rose to $2.2488 a gallon premarket Wednesday, up 0.46%, tracking gains in crude as unrest in Iran fueled supply concerns. The American Petroleum Institute reported a 4.34 million-barrel build in distillate stocks. More Venezuelan crude is arriving at U.S. ports, widening the WTI-Brent spread. Traders await the EIA’s weekly petroleum report at 10:30 a.m. EST.
14 January 2026
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Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

Exxon Mobil shares hit a 52-week high of $126.99 Tuesday, rising 1.9% as oil prices jumped about 3% on concerns over Iranian exports. Brent crude settled at a seven-week high, with Barclays estimating a $3–$4 per barrel premium from Iran unrest. Investors are watching U.S. policy on Venezuela and Exxon’s Jan. 30 earnings. Chevron, Shell, BP, and ConocoPhillips also gained with crude.
13 January 2026
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Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

U.S. heating oil futures rose 1.5% to $2.1876 a gallon in early Tuesday trading, lifted by crude gains and supply concerns linked to Iran. Brent and U.S. crude each jumped around 2% as traders priced in geopolitical risks. Cold weather forecasts for late January threaten to boost demand in key regions. Additional Venezuelan supply could temper further gains if exports ramp up.
13 January 2026
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Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Brent crude rose $1.06 to $64.93 a barrel and WTI gained $1.02 to $60.52 in early trading Tuesday, driven by supply fears linked to unrest in Iran. Exxon Mobil fell 0.5% premarket amid ongoing Venezuela access issues, while Chevron edged up and ConocoPhillips dropped 2.1%. Barclays estimated a $3–$4 per barrel risk premium. U.S. inventory data is due Wednesday.
13 January 2026
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  • VTI ETF: Comprehensive Guide for Australian Investors on Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
    March 22, 2026, 9:02 AM EDT. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) tracks the CRSP US Total Market Index, covering large-, mid-, and small-cap U.S. shares, offering broad U.S. equity exposure. Australian investors can access VTI directly via the NYSE or through the ASX cross-listing VTS. VTI is U.S.-domiciled and exposes investors to unhedged USD currency risk, necessitating attention to tax, administrative, and estate-planning implications. VTS provides a straightforward ASX alternative with equivalent underlying assets. For those seeking S&P 500 exposure only, the Australian-domiciled IVV ETF is preferable. VTI's management fee is low at 0.03% annually with a fund size exceeding US$570 billion, holding over 3,500 stocks. Australians should evaluate listing, domicile, ASX equivalents, and currency hedging before investing.
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