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Oil Prices News 26 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

PetroChina A-share stock heads into Monday: oil near $70, OPEC+ decision, and a Dalian refinery restart report

PetroChina A-share stock heads into Monday: oil near $70, OPEC+ decision, and a Dalian refinery restart report

PetroChina’s Class A shares closed at 11.02 yuan in Shanghai Friday, up 1.2% after reaching a 52-week high of 11.15 yuan. Crude prices hovered near six-month peaks as OPEC+ kept March output steady, citing Iran tensions. PetroChina’s parent plans to restart a 200,000 bpd Dalian refinery unit by mid-2026 to process discounted Russian crude, pending regulatory approval.
Heating oil price dips as crude cools on Iran talk signals — what traders watch next

Heating oil price dips as crude cools on Iran talk signals — what traders watch next

U.S. heating oil futures fell 1.1% to $2.4566 a gallon in overnight trading, as distillate inventories rose and crude prices eased. Government data showed distillate stocks up 0.3 million barrels, now 1% above the five-year average. Brent crude dropped to $70.03 a barrel after President Trump signaled openness to talks with Iran. U.S. crude output remains disrupted by winter storms.
Oil prices slip from five-month highs as Trump hints at Iran talks; OPEC+ decision looms

Oil prices slip from five-month highs as Trump hints at Iran talks; OPEC+ decision looms

Oil prices fell nearly 1% Friday after U.S. President Trump signaled openness to talks with Iran, easing fears of supply disruption. Brent crude dropped 68 cents to $70.03 a barrel by 0958 GMT, while U.S. WTI slipped 72 cents to $64.70. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady in March, delegates told Reuters. About 500,000 barrels per day of U.S. production remained offline after winter storms.
30 January 2026
Heating Oil Price Ticks Up as Iran Risk Lifts Crude; Traders Weigh U.S. Distillate Stocks

Heating Oil Price Ticks Up as Iran Risk Lifts Crude; Traders Weigh U.S. Distillate Stocks

Heating oil futures rose about 0.4% to $2.4566 a gallon Thursday, tracking a surge in crude prices as Middle East tensions escalated. U.S. distillate stocks increased by 329,000 barrels last week, while crude inventories fell by 2.3 million barrels, according to the EIA. Brent crude climbed 2% to near $69.79 a barrel. Traders remain focused on geopolitical risks and upcoming U.S. inventory data.
Brent oil price jumps above $70 as Iran strike fears flare; traders eye OPEC+ and U.S. stocks

Brent oil price jumps above $70 as Iran strike fears flare; traders eye OPEC+ and U.S. stocks

Brent crude futures surged above $70 a barrel for the first time in four months on Thursday, driven by Middle East tensions and supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and the U.S. Brent touched $70.35 before easing to $69.79 by 1011 GMT. Traders cited fears of a U.S. strike on Iran and possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ meets Feb. 1, with U.S. inventory data due Feb. 4.
Oil prices jump again as Brent breaks $70 on Iran strike fears

Oil prices jump again as Brent breaks $70 on Iran strike fears

Brent crude topped $70 Thursday as fears of a potential U.S. strike on Iran and a U.S. winter storm disrupting output fueled a price surge. U.S. crude stocks fell by 2.3 million barrels last week, pushing inventories 3% below the five-year average. A U.S. carrier group moved closer to Iran, raising geopolitical risk. Both Brent and WTI are on track for their biggest monthly gains since July 2023.
Brent oil price steadies near 4-month high after U.S. storm hits exports; OPEC+ and inventories next

Brent oil price steadies near 4-month high after U.S. storm hits exports; OPEC+ and inventories next

Brent crude fell 39 cents to $67.18 a barrel Wednesday, after storm outages cut U.S. production by up to 2 million barrels per day and disrupted Gulf Coast exports. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field is restarting after a fire, with officials targeting full output within a week. The U.S. plans to ease some sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, potentially increasing heavy crude flows to Gulf Coast refiners. The dollar index remains near four-year lows.
28 January 2026
Oil prices hover near four-month high after U.S. storm froze exports; inventories and OPEC+ next

Oil prices hover near four-month high after U.S. storm froze exports; inventories and OPEC+ next

Brent crude fell 35 cents to $67.22 a barrel premarket Wednesday, while WTI slipped 21 cents to $62.18, easing after a storm-driven rally. U.S. crude exports dropped to zero Sunday before rebounding to 4.4 million barrels per day Monday as Gulf Coast ports reopened. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field remains under force majeure with output recovery slower than expected. Traders await U.S. inventory data and the Feb. 1 OPEC+ meeting.
28 January 2026
IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG shares fell 0.7% to 413.40 pence in early London trading, lagging behind easyJet and Ryanair as oil prices rose on U.S. supply concerns. Brent crude extended gains after a 3% jump the previous day. Investors are watching IAG’s results due Feb. 27 for updates on fuel costs and premium demand. Wizz Air dropped 1.55%, while easyJet gained 1.25%.
Singapore Airlines share price slips as summer flight boost meets rising oil

Singapore Airlines share price slips as summer flight boost meets rising oil

Singapore Airlines shares fell 0.6% to S$6.34 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after announcing expanded flights to Bangkok, Yangon, and Surabaya for the March–October season. The carrier will deploy the Airbus A380 to Dubai and warned of possible disruptions during the Singapore Airshow. Oil prices remained steady, keeping fuel costs in focus ahead of the Feb. 24 business update.
Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

NY Harbor ULSD March futures fell 0.9% to $2.3283 a gallon Tuesday as winter storm disruptions unsettled distillate trading. U.S. crude output dropped by up to 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, but production and refinery operations are recovering. Traders await outage updates and Wednesday’s U.S. inventory report.
Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rose Tuesday as a U.S. winter storm shut in up to 2 million barrels per day of crude output, disrupting refineries. Brent settled at $65.82, up 23 cents; WTI at $60.92, up 29 cents. Gains were limited by Kazakhstan’s plans to restart output and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on Feb. 1. Traders watched U.S. inventory data and Middle East tensions.
SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB rose 1.4% to $49.86 by midday Monday after reports of U.S. talks to boost Venezuelan oil output, potentially involving SLB and rivals. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also gained. SLB forecast a weaker Q1, with adjusted core profit expected to drop up to 20%. Oil prices eased after last week’s storm-driven surge.
Heating oil price jumps as Winter Storm Fern tightens diesel market — what traders watch next

Heating oil price jumps as Winter Storm Fern tightens diesel market — what traders watch next

NYMEX NY Harbor ULSD March futures rose 2.2% to $2.3917 a gallon Monday, driven by cold weather and Middle East tensions. PJM reported 21 gigawatts of power generation offline, with New England relying on oil for nearly 40% of output. Natural gas prices jumped about 70% amid the Arctic blast. Traders await U.S. inventory data for further direction.
Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

Oil prices edged higher Monday, with Brent at $65.95 and U.S. crude at $61.10, after a severe winter storm cut U.S. output by about 300,000 barrels a day. North Dakota and the Permian Basin saw the biggest drops. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field began a slow restart after an outage. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady for March at its Feb. 1 meeting.
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SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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