The Latest Breaking News from Oil

U.S. Won't Provide Security To Oil Companies Planning To Operate In Venezuela: 'They're Well Versed In Those Challenges'

The U.S. won't provide security guarantees to companies that plan to operate in Venezuela, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

International Business Times · Jan 22

Daring CIA ops, a nasty scar and White House ties: Lawsuit claims a ‘fake spy’ wove epic fantasy to steal a $350M oil firm

Exclusive: Gaurav Srivastava “is not a CIA operative and never has been,” an attorney for sanctioned Dutch oil trader Niels Troost told The Independent. “He’s not even a U.S. citizen. He’s simply a fraud.”

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Tinned fish has had a makeover. Here are the 12 best, taste-tested by a food writer

From tinned mackerel to tuna and anchovies – these artisanal offerings are anything but basic

The Independent UK · Jan 22

This is the Real Damage That Nail Biting Causes—and How to Repair It

It’s time to kick the habit

Marie Claire · Jan 22

Oil vs. rare earths: Which will shape the global economy’s future?

Oil shaped the last century, but rare earths may shape the next. As economies electrify and AI expands, control over critical materials is becoming a new source of global power.

Euronews · Jan 22

Santos lifts output, sales as first Barossa cargo loads

An Australian oil and gas giant has posted stronger production and revenues despite weaker commodity prices, as two long-awaited projects ramp up.

AAP · Jan 22

Wave Of Repatriation of Cuban Personnel From Venezuela Could Signal Shift Towards The U.S. After Maduro's Capture: Report

A long-haul Ilyushin IL-96-300 operated by Cuba's state airline has made repeated, largely opaque flights between Havana and Caracas in recent days, fueling indications that the Cuban government is quietly repatriating personnel deployed in Venezuela following the U.S. operation that led to the capture of authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times · Jan 21

Cotton Slips Lower into the Close

Cotton futures gave into weakness on Wednesday, with contracts 2 to 7 points lower as some 2026 crop contracts were up 4 to 9 points. Crude oil futures were up 31 cents per barrel at $60.67. The US dollar index is up $0.146 to $98.585. The Tuesday online auction from...

Barchart · Jan 21

How often should you wash your hair? Dermatologists weigh in

Shampooing removes sebum or oil that normally coats the hair shaft

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Crude Oil Gains on Iran Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.26 (+0.43%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0285 (+1.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with gasoline climbing to a 7-week high. Crude found support on Wednesday from the IEA's decision to cut its...

Barchart · Jan 21