The Latest Breaking News from Oil

What to know about the latest tensions in Yemen and parties involved

Yemen is threatening to fracture even further, exposing a growing rift between Middle East powers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK · Jan 8

3 of the Most Important Charts to Watch Right Now

Oil prices and interest rates are in a sweet spot, enabling accelerated earnings growth among S&P 500 companies, underpinning the stock price rally.

MarketBeat · Jan 7

US thanks Britain for ‘unwavering support’ in oil tanker seizure

But no British personnel took part in the boarding of the vessel, Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Why Houston Oil Majors Are Hesitant to Go All In on Venezuela

Though petro-giants have long sought lost assets in the South American country, they have reasons, for now at least, not to leap at Trump’s invitation to join his war on the climate and the international legal order.

Texas Observer · Jan 7

Sable Offshore: The Court Ruling That Changes Everything

A pivotal federal court victory clears the way for Sable Offshore to bypass regulatory hurdles and restart production at its massive California asset.

MarketBeat · Jan 7

‘Everybody would be outraged’: Jasmine Crockett stuns ‘The View’ with takedown of Trump’s international meddling

You can't just go nabbing world leaders.

We Got This Covered · Jan 7

Worried About a K-Shaped Economy? Buy This Top Dividend ETF for 2026.

SCHD looks well-positioned to outperform significantly if the economy turns south in 2026.

Barchart · Jan 7

Crude Prices Tumble on Signs of Robust Global Oil Supplies

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.14 (-2.00%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.061 (-0.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices tumbled on Wednesday after the US lifted some sanctions on...

Barchart · Jan 7

Venezuela Just Thrust Oil Stocks Into the Spotlight. Does That Make BP a Buy Here?

BP is a blue-chip energy stock that offers you a dividend yield of almost 6% in 2026 and could gain traction in Venezuela.

Barchart · Jan 7

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

Footage of a handcuffed Nicolás Maduro being escorted to a Brooklyn detention center will come as uncomfortable viewing for political leaders in Havana.

The Conversation · Jan 7