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Geopolitical Risk Supports Gains in Oil Futures

Oil futures rose, as the geopolitical risk premium countered concerns about oversupply in the market.

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U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Post Bigger-Than-Expected Build

Commercial crude oil stocks rose by 3.7 million barrels to 420.3 million barrels in the week ended Oct. 3, greater than the increase of 700,000 barrels expected by analysts.

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IEA Cuts U.S. Renewable Energy Growth Outlook on Trump Policies

The world’s renewable capacity is still expected to double over the next five years, driven by solar power.

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Shell Sees Trading Boost in Its Integrated Gas Division, Higher Refining Margins

The energy giant expects significantly higher earnings from its integrated gas division, while a rise in refining margins will partially offset weaker oil prices.

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Orsted Raises $9.4 Billion to Boost Coffers Amid U.S. Challenges

The capital raise allows the renewable-energy company to shore up its balance sheet after developments in the U.S. wind market disrupted its plans to sell assets.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on oil futures, MEG Energy, oil futures, Indian city-gas distributors and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

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Plug Power Stock Is Flying Again. Why the Rally Just Keeps Going.

A confluence of events lifted shares of the hydrogen technology provider by 67% over the week through Friday.

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Ardian’s Energia Deal Valued Around $3 Billion

The private-equity firm agreed to buy the Irish power supplier with a strong renewables portfolio and a track record in data centers.

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Ukraine’s New Strategy for Keeping the Lights On Through a Winter of War

Top-secret sites house rows of batteries designed to support the country’s power grid during bombardments.

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How China Secretly Pays Iran for Oil and Avoids U.S. Sanctions

A hidden funding conduit has deepened economic ties between the two U.S. rivals in defiance of Washington’s efforts to isolate Tehran.

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OPEC and Allies Agree to Boost Oil Production

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries wants to regain market share lost to U.S. shale producers, Brazil and Guyana.

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Fire at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery in Los Angeles Is Extinguished

Oil prices rose in part on news of the fire at the refinery, one of the largest on the West Coast.

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October 09, 2025 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT)

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