The Latest Breaking News from EIA

Crude Oil Prices Fall on the Outlook for a US-Iran Truce

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -3.26 (-3.53%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.1412 (-4.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today in hopes that US-Iran diplomacy can end the war in Iran. Also, the unexpected increase in weekly EIA crude inventories...

Barchart · Mar 25

Hormuz is a trailer. Malacca is China’s real nightmare — and India knows it

The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights global maritime vulnerabilities. For China, the Strait of Malacca presents a similar, long-term strategic risk. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer proximity and surveillance capabilities, providing significant leverage. This geographical advantage allows India to create uncertainty and pressure, impacting China's vital trade and energy…

The Times of India · Mar 25

Corn Bouncing on Turnaround Tuesday

Corn futures are showing 5 to 6 cent gains so far on Tuesday, in a early week bounce. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 6 cents to $4.23 3/4. EIA data will be released on Wednesday morning, with ethanol production seen steady to slightly higher in the...

Barchart · Mar 24

Crude Prices Surge on Reports the US is Preparing Troop Deployment in Iran

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Friday closed up +2.18 (+2.27%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1591 (+5.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with gasoline posting a 3.5-year nearest-futures high. Crude prices surged on Friday as the Iran war drags on, with...

Barchart · Mar 20

Nat-Gas Prices Slide as US Weather Warms

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Friday closed down -0.071 (-2.24%). Nat-gas prices moved lower on Friday as warming US weather forecasts could lead to reduced nat-gas heating demand. The Commodity Weather Group on Friday said forecasts shifted warmer, with above-average temperatures expected across the western half of the...

Barchart · Mar 20

Crude Oil Prices Push Higher on Fears Iran War Will Escalate

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.26 (+1.31%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0862 (+2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today as the Iran war drags on, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and Iran continuing attacks on the energy infrastructure...

Barchart · Mar 20

Crude Oil Prices Erase Gains on Hopes US to Add Supplies to Oil Markets

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.18 (-0.19%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0286 (+0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from early highs on Thursday and settled mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is...

Barchart · Mar 19

Nat-Gas Prices Rally with Global Gas Prices as Iran Attacks Curb Supplies

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.101 (+3.30%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, garnering carryover support from a surge in European nat-gas prices to a 3-year high. European natural gas prices surged on Thursday after Qatar reported "extensive damage" at the world's largest natural...

Barchart · Mar 19

Crude Oil Prices Strengthen as Iran Escalates Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.04 (+1.08%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0425 (+1.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is pushing energy prices higher as Iran escalates...

Barchart · Mar 19

Crude Oil Prices Rise as Iran Threatens Attacks on Middle Eastern Energy Infrastructure

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.11 (+0.11%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed down -0.0249 (-0.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from sharp gains and settled mixed on Wednesday. Energy prices initially rallied sharply on Wednesday, with gasoline soaring to a 3.5-year...

Barchart · Mar 18