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Oil Retreats as Fears of Prolonged Middle East Supply Disruptions Ease

Oil prices retreated sharply, extending losses from the previous session, after President Trump said the war in Iran will end “very soon.”

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Aramco Raises Dividend; Announces $3 Billion Buyback

Saudi Arabia’s national oil company said it would buy back up to $3 billion of shares and increased its fourth-quarter base dividend, despite weaker oil prices.

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Why Iranian Regime Change Would Transform Global Energy Markets

It has one of the largest oil industries in the world, but it has been strangled for years by international sanctions.

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The 24 Hours When Oil Markets Went Wild

A 31% price run-up on Iran war fears gave way to an after-hours retreat. Benchmark U.S. crude closed 4.3% higher at $94.77 a barrel.

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U.S. and Western Allies Turn to Reserves to Counteract Gulf Oil Crisis

Discussions over releasing oil buffers show growing concern in the Trump administration about the spreading impacts of the Iran war.

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Oil, Gas Prices Surge as Iran War Forces Gulf Producers to Cut Output

Oil prices were at their highest levels since 2022, with major producers forced to shut down output. Natural-gas markets also rallied sharply.

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Shell to Sell Jiffy Lube to Monomoy in $1.3 Billion Deal

Shell said the divestment allows it to monetize an asset that isn’t central to its lubricants portfolio in the U.S. and reinvest in higher-return opportunities.

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Oil Is Already Near a Price That Hurts the Economy

The U.S. economy ​remains more reliant ​on oil than others, making it harder for consumers to shield themselves from rising gasoline prices.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

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

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The Long-Feared Persian Gulf Oil Squeeze Is Upon Us

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a virtual halt, unleashing the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s.

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Why the Oil Shock Probably Won’t Derail the Economy. And One Way It Might.

The U.S. is a net petroleum exporter and productivity is improving, but the bigger risk is stubborn inflation.

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America’s Natural-Gas Bounty Is Cushioning U.S. Markets From Global Shocks

The U.S. is ending the winter heating season with plenty of gas in storage, unlike in Europe, where inventories are unusually low.

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The Big Winner From the Persian Gulf Energy Crisis? Russia

The turn of fortunes has given ​Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed swagger when it comes to energy.

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March 10, 2026 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT)

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