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Oil Futures Pull Back From Four-Month Highs

Crude oil futures declined, retreating from the four-month highs reached on growing concerns about Middle East supplies as the conflict drags on with no solution in sight.

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Exxon Is Nearing Preliminary Deal to Invest in Venezuela's Oil Fields

The company is negotiating a potential return to the Latin American country 19 years after its exit.

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House Passes Bill to Punish Top Importers of Russian Oil and Gas

President Trump is expected to sign the legislation that gives him new authority to level tariffs.

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Harold Hamm's Continental Resources Signs Preliminary Oil Deal in Venezuela

The company, led by one of President Trump's closest allies in the U.S. oil industry, said it would explore one of Venezuela's undeveloped oil fields.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Moderate Draw

U.S. crude oil inventories fell for a third consecutive week while gasoline and distillate stocks saw increases.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on oil futures, Athabasca Oil, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

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Americans Have Spent $100 Billion More on Fuel During the Iran War

Higher gasoline and diesel prices have led many families to save less and curb spending elsewhere.

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Top Senate Republican floats a diesel export ban as prices soar. It might not work.

With diesel prices hitting a record $6.27 a gallon, Washington is talking about a maneuver that could ultimately make matters worse.

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U.S. Probes Iran Link to Cyberattacks on Texas-Bound Energy Tankers

The vessels were attacked in the Strait of Gibraltar as they made their way to U.S. ports.

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Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here

Trump officials say the oil-market disruption is temporary, but Chevron's Mike Wirth and others warn global supplies are running low, with no respite in sight.

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EPA to Roll Back Power-Plant Emission Rules

The move would unwind Biden-era policies to crack down on pollution from coal and newly built natural-gas-fired power plants.

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What Is Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline and Why Is It Rocking Oil Markets?

Saudi Arabia is racing to repair a critical oil pipeline shut down by drone attacks. The disruption threatens to remove another major source of crude from global markets.

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September 17, 2026 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT)