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Oil Prices News 13 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

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

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:07 GMT — Regular session Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group (ICAG.L), the parent company of British Airways, ticked up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading on Friday. The stock held steady, following a week dominated by energy price swings and security news. (iairgroup.com) Fuel ranks high among airlines’ expenses, making crude oil prices a quick gauge for profit margins. This sensitivity usually appears first in European carriers, often ahead of any booking updates from the companies. Route disruption can cut both ways. Longer flights drive up fuel consumption and crew hours, pushing costs
16 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides as oil cools; JERA winter LNG deal fails to lift stock

Woodside Energy share price slides as oil cools; JERA winter LNG deal fails to lift stock

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:33 AEDT — Market closed. Woodside Energy Group Ltd shares fell on Friday, weighed down by a drop in oil prices that eclipsed news of a new liquefied natural gas supply deal with Japan’s JERA. The stock finished down 1.42% at A$23.68. (Investing.com Australia) Woodside’s shift stood out since it acts as a stand-in for crude and LNG prices in Sydney, yet energy lagged despite gains across the broader market. The ASX 200 eked out a roughly 0.5% gain, but energy wrapped up at the foot of the leaderboard. (ABC) Oil set the tone heading into
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

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 21:51 (EST) — Market closed Chevron Corp (CVX) shares slipped roughly 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices dropped about 4%, easing concerns over a potential Iran supply disruption. Phil Flynn, senior analyst at Price Futures Group, noted the shift from a “high likelihood … to a low likelihood,” citing how geopolitical tensions quickly cooled following President Donald Trump’s recent comments. (Reuters) The stock also saw movement amid renewed focus on Venezuela. Chevron is poised to receive an expanded U.S. license to operate there as soon as this week, according to three oil industry sources
16 January 2026
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American Airlines stock climbs on oil slide — here’s what traders watch next

American Airlines stock climbs on oil slide — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 21:04 ET — Market closed. American Airlines Group Inc shares closed Thursday 3.8% higher, at $15.71. The stock fluctuated between $15.15 and $15.785, with roughly 71.3 million shares changing hands. This shift is crucial since airlines hinge on costs beyond their control, and fuel tops that list. A sharp crude price plunge can quickly reshape traders’ margin calculations, especially as earnings season kicks off. Oil prices closed roughly 4% lower, with U.S. crude dropping $2.83 to $59.19 a barrel, and Brent falling $2.76 to $63.76. The slide followed a softer stance from President Donald Trump
16 January 2026
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American Airlines stock rebounds as oil slides and credit-card cap worries linger

American Airlines stock rebounds as oil slides and credit-card cap worries linger

New York, January 15, 2026, 09:53 EST — Regular session American Airlines Group Inc (AAL.O) shares rose 3.4% to $15.66 by 9:39 a.m. EST on Thursday, with about 3.5 million shares traded. The stock’s bounce matters because airlines have been swinging with crude and with policy headlines that could touch the rewards ecosystem that carriers and banks share. The next few weeks also bring a fresh read on demand and pricing power as the sector moves through earnings. Oil prices fell more than 2% after Trump’s comments helped cool fears of a wider Iran conflict, while U.S. inventory data showed
15 January 2026
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Devon Energy stock nears 52-week high as call options heat up and oil turns lower

Devon Energy stock nears 52-week high as call options heat up and oil turns lower

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:17 EST — Premarket Devon Energy (DVN) shares closed up 2.93% at $37.92 on Wednesday, putting the U.S. shale producer within roughly 2.5% of its 52-week high. About 16.7 million shares traded, a busy day for a stock that has been churning with crude headlines. (Devon Energy) That set-up comes as oil prices swung again overnight. Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell more than 3% on Thursday as comments from U.S. President Donald Trump eased fears of a hit to Iranian supply, while a sharp rise in U.S. crude and gasoline inventories also weighed.
15 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

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 07:36 EST — Premarket Heating oil prices slipped in early Thursday trading, retreating from gains made earlier this week as traders balanced firm U.S. distillate inventories with mixed signals from crude markets. (CME Group) This shift is crucial as the U.S. faces peak winter demand, with heating oil and diesel pulling from the same supply. Any squeeze in distillates can quickly push up delivery costs in the Northeast and boost prices for transport fuel. Distillate refers to the industry’s category for middle fuels, primarily diesel and heating oil. The government further divides inventories by “PADDs,”
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

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 06:49 EST — Premarket Oil prices fell more than 4% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings of protesters in Iran were ending, cooling fears of U.S. military action that could disrupt supply. Brent, the global benchmark, was down $2.84, or 4.27%, at $63.68 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell $2.68, or 4.32%, to $59.34 by 1012 GMT. (Reuters) The pullback comes after a jittery run where traders tried to price a “geopolitical trifecta” at once — Venezuela, Iran and the Black Sea — even as the market kept bumping
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

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 20:15 (EST) — The market has closed. ConocoPhillips (COP) shares jumped 4.02%, closing Wednesday at $100.34, beating the broader market as energy stocks gained ground. The S&P 500 fell 0.53%, the Dow slipped 0.09%, while Exxon Mobil and Chevron also posted gains. (MarketWatch) The surge in oil stocks follows a volatile crude market linked to developments in Iran. Philip Petursson, chief investment strategist at IG Wealth Management, said, “A lot of what’s happening today and the last couple of days is revolving around geopolitical risk… emanating out of Iran.” (Reuters) ConocoPhillips is feeling the impact
15 January 2026
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CVR Energy stock jumps as oil volatility and U.S. inventory data keep refiners in focus

CVR Energy stock jumps as oil volatility and U.S. inventory data keep refiners in focus

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:05 EST — The regular session is underway. Shares of CVR Energy Inc climbed roughly 6.6% to $24.28 in afternoon trading Wednesday, following an earlier range from $22.90 up to $24.70. This move shines a spotlight on a stock that quickly responds to changes in fuel markets, even without new company news. For refiners, daily trading often hinges on crude prices, product values, and inventory trends. This is crucial now as traders assess if margins are settling following a volatile start to the year. The crack spread—a measure of the price difference between fuels like
14 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

New York, January 14, 2026, 07:12 EST — Premarket U.S. heating oil futures nudged higher in early Wednesday trading, staying close to recent peaks following a strong jump the day before as crude prices climbed again. The contract last changed hands at $2.2488 a gallon, up 1.04 cents, or 0.46%, after closing Tuesday at $2.2384. (Investing.com) The contract tracked crude oil, which climbed amid worries that unrest in Iran might trigger a supply shock. “We are in a period of geopolitical instability and potential supply disruption,” said Jorge Montepeque, managing director at Onyx Capital Group. Traders balanced the risk of
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)

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:05 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.9% to $126.37 on Tuesday, after touching $126.99 earlier in the session, a new 52-week high. About 8 million shares had changed hands by early afternoon. (Bloomberg.com) The move matters now because oil has snapped higher on geopolitics, while Washington’s push to restart Venezuela’s oil industry has left energy firms weighing opportunity against old scars. Brent settled at a seven-week high on Monday. (Reuters) Brent and U.S. crude were up about 3% on Tuesday, with Barclays putting the Iran unrest premium at $3-$4 a barrel. “The
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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