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Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. History Says Tread Carefully.

Oil companies might want to look at past U.S. exploits in the region before rushing back in.

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U.S. Blockade Shuts Off China, Cuba From Venezuelan Oil

Only U.S.-bound tankers of crude have left the oil-exporting country since the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, a new report says.

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These stocks have the most to lose from Trump’s push to lower electricity prices

The stocks of Constellation Energy and Vistra dropped after investors were spooked by the Trump administration’s plan to push large technology companies to help lower electricity prices for consumers.

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Oil Futures Post Fourth Straight Weekly Gain

Crude futures settled higher for a fourth consecutive weekly gain as rising geopolitical tensions outweighed broader concerns of global oversupply.

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Halliburton and Its Rivals Can’t Wait to Get Back Into Venezuela

When it comes to stepping up Venezuelan oil production, investors bet that the early returns will go to oil-field services companies.

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As Tech Giants Get More Hands-On With Energy, Their Risks Rise

Hyperscalers are getting involved in earlier stages of power development.

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U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The U.S. military is targeting the shadow fleet of vessels carrying sanctioned crude.

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Equinor Can Resume Work on Offshore Wind Project Trump Tried to Halt

The Empire Wind development, off the coast of Long Island, was put on hold after the government cited classified national security concerns.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on S-Oil, crude futures and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

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Repsol Shares Fall After Production Misses Expectations

Shares were down nearly 6% in afternoon trade in Europe, the second-largest faller on the Stoxx Europe 600 index.

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Aramark Told to Sell Entier by U.K. Merger Watchdog

Aramark acquired a 90% stake in Entier early last year, a deal which combined two of three major offshore catering suppliers in the U.K.

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Why oil experts say U.S.-Iran tensions feel different this time compared with previous crises

Oil experts are factoring in the possibility of revolutionary upheaval in Iran as tensions with the U.S. flare back up.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Weekly Increase

Crude oil inventories increased by 3.4 million barrels to 422.4 million barrels last week as imports rose, said the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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January 19, 2026 04:15 ET (09:15 GMT)

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