CNBC News On Energy
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Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq
on September 11, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.
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Oil prices fall Friday, but post sharp weekly gains as tensions in the Middle East rise
on September 11, 2026 at 7:25 pm
The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
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Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point
on September 11, 2026 at 5:40 pm
The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.
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I went to Caracas for Venezuela’s new oil deals. Here’s what stood out
on September 11, 2026 at 4:59 pm
CNBC was one of just a handful of news organizations allowed to travel to Caracas with the U.S. secretary of energy.
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Trump says he has no regrets about starting the Iran war as U.S. dials up economic pressure
on September 11, 2026 at 2:28 pm
Speaking to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham, Trump said that he would have attacked Iran despite the impact on the midterm elections.
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$6 diesel should benefit Tesla's trucking ambitions, Morgan Stanley says
on September 11, 2026 at 1:40 pm
"$6 Diesel...Enter Tesla Semi," the investment bank's Andrew Percoco told clients in a Friday note.
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U.S. diesel price tops $6 per gallon, a record high as Ukraine and Iran wars ripple through economy
on September 11, 2026 at 11:27 am
U.S. diesel prices hit their highest level ever as fuel supply disruption stemming from the Ukraine and Iran wars lifts transportation costs.
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IEA warns global oil refining system ‘stretched to the limit’ as Iran, Ukraine wars tighten market
on September 11, 2026 at 10:56 am
The energy agency warned shrinking inventories and strained refineries could further tighten markets.
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U.S. crude oil tops $100 again – last seen in May – as market braces for prolonged Iran war
on September 10, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Oil prices remain elevated amid worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further exacerbate supply disruptions
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Wealthy investors seek oil and gas assets, but bargains are scarce
on September 10, 2026 at 12:59 pm
The Iran war and the AI boom have created a crowded market for mineral rights and other energy assets.
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Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election
on September 9, 2026 at 7:52 pm
President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.
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Brent crude oil tops $101 to close at highest level since May as fighting escalates in Persian Gulf
on September 9, 2026 at 7:07 pm
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.
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Oil rises to $99 on report Iran launched second undisclosed attack on U.S. Navy ships
on September 8, 2026 at 8:28 pm
Energy markets Tuesday reacted to escalating Mideast tensions after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.
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Jim Cramer wants to buy more FedEx Freight once this 1 thing happens
on September 8, 2026 at 3:57 pm
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
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Oil prices rise to 6-week high after Iran and U.S. trade blows, Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly hit
on September 8, 2026 at 2:13 pm
Renewed attacks between the adversaries in the Iran war pushed oil prices up on Monday.
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Iran Foreign Ministry takes aim at Canada for support of U.S. actions in Strait of Hormuz
on September 8, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Canada had condemned Iran’s "destabilizing actions" in the Middle East, saying that it would work with partners to maintain significant pressure on Iran.
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The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up against
on September 8, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Department of Energy has given grants to small battery tech companies. But the U.S. has a few years to do what took China decades.
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Gasoline prices, over $4 per gallon, hit record high for Labor Day
on September 7, 2026 at 2:21 pm
With elevated prices for crude oil, a major component of gasoline, the price at the pump is higher than it's ever been for the holiday weekend.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may never happen
on September 7, 2026 at 7:35 am
Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.
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Trump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with his unprecedented Venezuela deal
on September 5, 2026 at 3:11 pm
The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid.
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This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom
on September 5, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Power demand in the U.S. is rising. Fervo Energy bets that its project in Utah will prove that enhanced geothermal can be part of the power mix going forward.