Energy investors are finally getting their moment in the sun — and it’s not even close. While the broader S&P 500 is down 4.6% year-to-date in 2026, the S&P 500 Energy Sector has exploded higher by 36.5%, posting its widest outperformance margin on record. The sector just notched a 14-week winning streak — smashing the […]
Continue ReadingIn a striking sign of tightening global fuel supplies, Exxon Mobil has scheduled its first-ever shipments of gasoline from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Australia, totaling around 600,000 barrels this month. These cargoes, loading from Houston in mid-March aboard medium-range tankers like the Largo Eagle and Nord Ventura, consist mostly of gasoline with some diesel […]
Continue ReadingThe oil market in early 2026 has been anything but predictable. What was expected to be a year of oversupply and sluggish prices has instead delivered a surge in volatility, driven by geopolitical flare-ups and unexpected supply disruptions. At the center of this storm is Iran, where escalating tensions with the United States have prompted […]
Continue ReadingIn the high-stakes world of global energy and geopolitics, few moves carry as much weight as controlling the flow of oil. With Venezuela boasting the largest proven oil reserves on Earth—over 300 billion barrels—the South American nation\’s crude has long been a linchpin in international power plays. Recent developments under President Trump have flipped the […]
Continue ReadingIn a dramatic turn of events on January 3, 2026, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sparking immediate reactions across global markets. President Donald Trump has vowed to involve American firms in reviving Venezuela\’s beleaguered oil industry, which holds the world\’s largest proven reserves but has seen production plummet from over 3 million barrels […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Saudi Arabia’s Budget Deficit Surged Before the Oil Price Crash May 6, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The story below is from Tsvetana Paraskova on Oilprice.com, and she has some great points about the Saudi Budgets. I have been saying that the Saudis need the $80 to $85 oil, […] US Cut […]
Continue ReadingMarathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) released its Q1 2025 earnings results on May 6, 2025, reporting a net loss attributable to MPC of $74 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $937 million, or $2.58 per diluted share, in Q1 2024. Below is a detailed analysis of the earnings report based […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories U.S. LNG will be the United States’ largest export product – Secretary Chris Wright On the Crude Truth Substack, Rey Trevino writes: Secretary Chris Wright provided a comprehensive summary of the first 100 days of the Trump administration’s energy initiatives during the cabinet meeting today. As an oil and gas exploration […]
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