‘No land, no home, no future’: Himalayan Lepchas fear new dam A glacial lake outburst flood in October 2023 washed away the Teesta III dam, displacing thousands of people. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025
Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Lift Crude Prices September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.14%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0262 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday extended this week's rally to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude... Barchart · Jul 30, 2025
Nat-Gas Prices Retreat on a Mixed Weather Forecast September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.097 (-3.09%). Sep nat-gas prices retreated on Wednesday due to a mixed weather forecast and the outlook for weekly nat-gas inventories to increase more than the seasonal average. Forecaster Vaisala said Wednesday that below-normal temperatures are forecast along the East... Barchart · Jul 30, 2025
Crude Prices Supported by President Trump's Threats to Sanction Russian Energy September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is +0.56 (+0.81%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0183 (+0.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's rally today to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude prices after the... Barchart · Jul 30, 2025
Crude Prices Surge as President Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.50 (+3.75%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0738 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices surged Tuesday, with crude posting a 2-week high and gasoline posting a 5-week high. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies... Barchart · Jul 29, 2025
Jalisco Cartel Tied to Mercury Smuggling Fueling Illegal Gold Trade in Latin America: Report Mercury smuggling by Mexican cartels is contaminating rivers and threatening Indigenous communities all over Latin America, a new report warns Latin Times · Jul 28, 2025
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on a Smaller-Than-Expected Storage Build August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.017 (+0.55%). Aug nat-gas prices posted moderate gains on Thursday after weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose less than expected. The EIA reported nat-gas inventories for the week ended July 18 rose +23 bcf, below expectations of +27 bcf and also... Barchart · Jul 24, 2025
Peru seizes record 4-ton mercury shipment in fight against illegal gold mining Peruvian customs officials have seized a record-breaking shipment of illegal mercury, exposing a cross-border smuggling network fueling illicit gold mining in the Amazon The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Crude Prices Finish Slightly Lower on a Mixed EIA Inventory Report September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.06 (-0.09%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0187 (+0.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday. A build in crude supplies at Cushing, the delivery point for WTI futures, for a third consecutive week, undercut... Barchart · Jul 23, 2025
Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as US Weather Forecasts Cool August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.175 (-5.38%). Aug nat-gas prices added to this week's sharp losses on Wednesday and dropped to a 2.75-month low due to forecasts for cooler US weather, which would curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers for air conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric... Barchart · Jul 23, 2025
Crude Price Slip on a Mixed Weekly EIA Report September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -0.33 (-0.51%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0112 (+0.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed. Dollar strength today is undercutting energy prices. Also, today's weekly EIA report showing a build in crude supplies at Cushing, the... Barchart · Jul 23, 2025
Crude Oil Price Fall on Concern About Energy Demand August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.99 (-1.47%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0300 (-1.41%). Crude oil and gasoline retreated for a second session Tuesday, with gasoline dropping to a 2-week low. Crude oil prices are being undercut by concern that President Trump's... Barchart · Jul 22, 2025
Crude Oil Prices Fall on Concern Tariffs Will Slow Growth and Energy Demand August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is down -1.01 (-1.50%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is down -0.0306 (-1.44%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are falling for a second session, with gasoline dropping to a 2-week low. Crude oil prices are being undercut by concern that President... Barchart · Jul 22, 2025
Crude Oil Prices Slip on Concerns of a Mounting Global Oil Supply Glut August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Monday closed down -0.14 (-0.21%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0215 (-1.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Monday settled lower, with gasoline dropping to a 2-week low. The outlook for larger crude exports from Iraq may boost global oil... Barchart · Jul 21, 2025
Barchart · Jul 21, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Concerns of Oversupply August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is down -0.27 (-0.40%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is down -0.0194 (-0.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with gasoline falling to a 2-week low. The outlook for larger crude exports from Iraq may boost global oil supplies...
Barchart · Jul 18, 2025 Concerns of a Global Crude Oil Glut Undercut Prices August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Friday closed down -0.20 (-0.30%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0170 (-0.78%). Crude oil prices gave up an early advance on Friday and settled lower, amid concerns that Iraq will soon boost its crude exports after approving a plan for...
Barchart · Jul 18, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Erase Early Gains on the Outlook for Iraq to Boost Crude Exports August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is up +0.02 (+0.03%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is down -0.0114 (-0.53%). Crude oil prices today gave up an early advance and are little changed, amid concerns that Iraq will soon boost its crude exports after approving a plan for its...
Barchart · Jul 17, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Jump on Signs of a Tightening Supply Outlook August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) Thursday closed up +1.16 (+1.75%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed up +0.0264 (+1.23%). Crude oil prices rallied Thursday on concerns about tighter global oil supplies after Iraq said it has lost about 200,000 bpd of crude production due to drone attacks on...
Barchart · Jul 17, 2025 Nat-Gas Prices Erase Early Gains as Weekly EIA Inventories Build August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.009 (-0.25%). Aug nat-gas prices on Thursday fell from a 2.5-week high and settled slightly lower after weekly EIA nat-gas supplies rose more than expected. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose by +46 bcf in the week ended July...
Barchart · Jul 17, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Climb on Supply Disruptions in Iraq August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is up +0.80 (+1.21%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is up +0.0156 (+0.73%). Crude oil prices are moving higher today on concerns about smaller global oil supplies after Iraq said it has lost about 200,000 bpd of crude production due to drone...
Barchart · Jul 16, 2025 Corn Bulls Post Gains on Wednesday Corn futures extended the strength on Wednesday, as contracts were 4 to 5 cents in the green at the final bell. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 1/4 cents at $3.92 3/4. EIA data released this morning put average daily ethanol production at 1.087...
Barchart · Jul 16, 2025 Nat-Gas Prices Continue Higher on Hot US Weather Forecasts August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.028 (+0.79%), the third consecutive daily rise. Aug nat-gas prices on Wednesday extended the week-long rally and posted a new 2-week high. The main bullish factor was warmer US weather forecasts, which would boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to...
Barchart · Jul 16, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Fall Due to a Focus on Oil Surplus August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is down -0.91 (-1.37%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is down -0.0374 (-1.72%). Crude oil prices are lower today as the market focuses on expectations for a global oil surplus later this year. Oil prices are also seeing continued weakness after President...
Barchart · Jul 11, 2025 Nat-Gas Prices Close Lower Despite Warmer Weather Forecast August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Friday closed down -0.023 (-0.69%). Aug nat-gas prices on Friday gave up early strength and closed lower, remaining near the bottom of the 3-week sell-off. Nat-gas prices closed lower despite forecasts for warmer US weather and Thursday's bullish EIA report. Atmospheric G2 shifted...
Barchart · Jul 10, 2025 Smaller-Than-Expected Build in EIA Inventories Lifts Nat-Gas Prices August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed up sharply by +0.123 (+3.83%). Aug nat-gas prices on Thursday settled sharply higher due to a smaller-than-expected build in weekly inventories. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose by +53 bcf in the week ended July 4, below expectations of +61...