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Oil Settles Lower Ahead of Iran Talks
Crude markets remain volatile with supply risks and geopolitical tensions unresolved.
4:04 PM EST | April 10, 2026
Lebanon and Hormuz Top of Agenda in Truce Talks Share your comments
The US and Iran prepared for direct talks in Pakistan with the Strait of Hormuz still effectively shut and Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire.
10:41 AM EST | April 10, 2026
Israel, US Signal Deescalation in Lebanon Share your comments
Netanyahu agreed to hold talks with Lebanon.
4:42 AM EST | April 10, 2026
Iran, US Prepare for Talks as Israel Presses on in Lebanon Share your comments
The U.S. and Iran prepared for peace talks in Pakistan with a fragile ceasefire largely holding, though issues such as Israel's offensive in Lebanon and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
4:30 AM EST | April 10, 2026
Tanker with Russian Flag Transits Hormuz Share your comments
A Russian-flagged supertanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf, marking a rare passage for one of the nation's ships as traders scrutinize every transit through the war-hit waterway.
4:20 AM EST | April 10, 2026
Crude Climbs as Hormuz Disruptions Persist
Oil rose as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi output cuts fueled supply concerns.
4:33 PM EST | April 09, 2026
China Oil Tankers Join Line Testing Hormuz and Iran Truce Share your comments
Continued attacks - including Israeli strikes in Lebanon - have raised questions about the effectiveness of a ceasefire.
3:20 AM EST | April 09, 2026
Oil Plunges on Ceasefire Deal
Oil prices plunged after a US-Iran ceasefire eased fears of prolonged supply disruption.
3:53 PM EST | April 08, 2026
DOI Plans to Merge BSEE, BOEM Share your comments
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the start of a phased plan to establish the Marine Minerals Administration.
7:23 AM EST | April 08, 2026
Oil Sharply Reprices Lower Share your comments
'The market remains highly headline-driven', Naeem Aslam, CIO at Zaye Capital Markets, warned.
6:20 AM EST | April 08, 2026
Iran, US Eke Out Truce Share your comments
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
3:14 AM EST | April 08, 2026
Crude Sinks on Two-Week Iran Pause
Oil plunged and markets rallied after Trump agreed to pause strikes on Iran for two weeks.
7:50 PM EST | April 07, 2026
1 of 7 Stranded Malaysian Vessels Sails Through Hormuz Share your comments
Malaysia has maintained cordial diplomatic ties with Iran.
4:00 PM EST | April 07, 2026
Crude Closes Mixed on War Signals
Oil prices closed mixed as traders weighed conflicting signals on Iran and supply risks.
3:59 PM EST | April 07, 2026
North America Drops More Rigs Week on Week Share your comments
North America dropped six rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.
10:26 AM EST | April 07, 2026
Trump Says USA in 'Heated' Iran Talks Share your comments
President Donald Trump said he was in 'heated negotiations' involving the war with Iran.
10:02 AM EST | April 07, 2026
Texas Upstream Employment Drops in January Share your comments
Texas upstream employment declined at the start of the year, according to a statement sent to Rigzone by TIPRO recently.
7:37 AM EST | April 07, 2026
Oil Market Maintains Cautiously Bullish Bias Share your comments
Overall, the oil market maintains a cautiously bullish bias, Naeem Aslam, CIO at Zaye Capital Markets, said.
6:30 AM EST | April 07, 2026
Crude Climbs On Escalation Fears
Oil prices rose as escalating US-Iran tensions raised fears of persistent supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
4:31 PM EST | April 06, 2026
Hormuz Traffic Rises to Highest in Weeks Share your comments
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has climbed to its highest levels since the early days of the war.
12:00 PM EST | April 06, 2026
OPEC+ Decides to Boost Production in May Share your comments
A statement posted on OPEC's website on Sunday revealed that Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman have decided to boost production next month.
10:02 AM EST | April 06, 2026
Oil Market Weighs Early Signs of Potential De-Escalation Share your comments
'Reports of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz have tempered supply concerns to a certain extent and pushed prices down'.
6:46 AM EST | April 06, 2026
Mediators Said to Seek Ceasefire as Trump Escalates Iran Threats Share your comments
U.S., Iran and regional mediators are reportedly discussing terms for a possible 45-day ceasefire, but chances of an immediate deal appear low.
3:13 AM EST | April 06, 2026
Turkey Raises Energy Prices Share your comments
Turkey raised electricity and natural gas prices by as much as 25 percent for households.
8:00 AM EST | April 04, 2026
Continental Boosting Oil Output as Prices Soar Share your comments
Billionaire oil wildcatter Harold Hamm's Continental Resources Inc. plans to increase production.
4:00 PM EST | April 03, 2026
UK Holds Strait of Hormuz Meeting With 40+ Countries Share your comments
'It is imperative that international law is respected and that Iran fully re-opens the Strait of Hormuz', a statement posted on the UK government website said.
8:37 AM EST | April 03, 2026
Why Has the WTI Oil Price Surpassed Brent? Share your comments
Why has the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price surpassed Brent?
6:23 AM EST | April 03, 2026
Oil Surges Above $110 on Iran Escalation
Oil prices surged above $110 as escalating US-Iran tensions raised fears of prolonged disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
4:06 PM EST | April 02, 2026
Oil Surges on Fears of Prolonged War Share your comments
U.S. President Donald Trump is coming under increasing international pressure after he pledged to continue the war on Iran, sparking further turmoil in energy markets.
10:43 AM EST | April 02, 2026
StanChart Warns OPEC+ Could Abandon Cuts at Next Meeting Share your comments
Standard Chartered Bank Energy Research Head Emily Ashford warned that the next OPEC+ meeting on April 5 'could result in abandonment of voluntary output cuts and compensation cuts'.
7:32 AM EST | April 02, 2026
Oil Is in the Middle of a Geopolitical Knife Fight Share your comments
Oil is right in the middle of a geopolitical knife fight, and the market is feeling every jab, Naeem Aslam, Chief Investment Officer at Zaye Capital Markets, said.
5:45 AM EST | April 02, 2026
Trump Threatens to Escalate War, Says End Is Very Close Share your comments
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is 'very close' to completion, even as he said the U.S. plans to launch fresh attacks on the country.
4:51 AM EST | April 02, 2026
UAE Seeks UN Stamp on Measures Including Force to Open Hormuz Share your comments
The UAE urged the UN to authorize a range of measures, including force, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Persian Gulf countries pressure Iran to restore free passage along the vital global energy corridor.
2:56 AM EST | April 02, 2026
Trump Says Ceasefire Only Possible When Hormuz Reopens Share your comments
U.S. President Donald Trump said he'll only consider a halt to attacks on Iran when the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
10:50 AM EST | April 01, 2026
Saxo Bank Flags 'Record Surge' in Energy Prices Share your comments
'This was not simply an oil rally', Ole Hansen, Saxo Bank's Head of Commodity Strategy, said.
10:42 AM EST | April 01, 2026
Oil Prices Plunge on De-Escalation Hopes Share your comments
Oil prices plunged today on fresh de-escalation hopes, Naeem Aslam, CIO Zaye Capital Markets, said.
6:45 AM EST | April 01, 2026
WoodMac Says Iran Conflict Should Prompt North Sea Rethink Share your comments
'The UK government faces renewed pressure to change its policy on the North Sea', Wood Mackenzie said.
5:07 AM EST | April 01, 2026
Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Share your comments
Another Greek-controlled oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
5:00 PM EST | March 31, 2026
Crude Slides as War Exit Signals Emerge
Oil declined as Iran and the US signaled potential de-escalation despite ongoing supply disruptions.
4:18 PM EST | March 31, 2026
EIA Launches Pilot Studies to Assess Data Center Energy Demand Share your comments
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced that it is launching three voluntary pilot field studies to evaluate energy consumption in data centers.
10:47 AM EST | March 31, 2026
Trump Tells Allies to Fight for Fuel or Buy From USA Share your comments
President Donald Trump lashed out at allies for not supporting the U.S. war in Iran.
9:55 AM EST | March 31, 2026
Crude Oil Markets Holding Firm Share your comments
Crude oil markets are holding firm in a geopolitically driven but macro-sensitive environment, Naeem Aslam, CIO at Zaye Capital Markets, said.
6:18 AM EST | March 31, 2026
USA Embassy in Venezuela Formally Reopens Share your comments
The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela is formally resuming operations Monday.
4:00 PM EST | March 30, 2026
WTI Settles Above $100 Amid Escalation
Traders brace for further upside as geopolitical tensions intensify.
3:46 PM EST | March 30, 2026
Bessent Says USA to 'Retake' Hormuz Control Share your comments
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated optimism about a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for passage of cargo ships.
10:51 AM EST | March 30, 2026
North America Drops 33 Rigs Week on Week Share your comments
North America dropped 33 rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.
10:47 AM EST | March 30, 2026
Execs Predict Where NatGas Price Will Land in Future Share your comments
Executives from oil and gas firms have revealed where they expect the Henry Hub natural gas price to be at various points in the future in the first quarter Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
8:27 AM EST | March 30, 2026
JPM Warns of Vulnerability That Could Add $20 to Oil Price Share your comments
'The conflict is no longer concentrated in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz', J.P. Morgan analysts warned.
5:49 AM EST | March 30, 2026
Trump Claims Iran Yielded to US War Demands Share your comments
The U.S. president said Iran 'gave' the U.S. most of the 15 demands it issued to Tehran to end the war, even as it remains unclear whether either side is negotiating.
3:00 AM EST | March 30, 2026
Greek Shipowner Sends Another Tanker Out Through Hormuz Share your comments
A Greek shipowner sent another oil tanker outbound through the Strait of Hormuz.
8:00 AM EST | March 28, 2026
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