CNBC News On Energy
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Oil extends losses as a pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities raises de-escalation hopes
on July 28, 2026 at 5:06 am
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday en route to Michigan, Trump dismissed suggestions that the U.S. was running short on weapons.
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India's Gen Z forced Modi to listen, respond and act — exposing chinks in the ruling party's armor
on July 28, 2026 at 3:27 am
In a rare occurrence, Modi's government was forced to concede demands of Gen Z protesters, underscoring their rising influence in the country's polity.
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Oil prices slide, Brent crude below $90 as pause to U.S.-Iran hostilities appears to hold
on July 27, 2026 at 8:52 pm
Oil prices fell after Iran reportedly said it would suspend attacks as long as a U.S. pause in hostilities remains in place.
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Trump says U.S. has sold more than $13 billion of Venezuela oil since Maduro's capture
on July 27, 2026 at 8:51 pm
President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. has sold more than $13 billion of Venezuelan oil since taking control of the South American nation's energy exports.
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Finland’s radical answer to renewable energy’s biggest headache: The world’s largest sand battery
on July 27, 2026 at 8:46 am
A small Finnish town has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
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Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'
on July 26, 2026 at 5:11 pm
The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.
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Russian attack cuts power to around 150,000 in Ukraine’s north as Kyiv hits missile, oil facilities
on July 25, 2026 at 4:10 pm
The update comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed strikes on a key missile components facility in the Russian city of Kirov.
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Oil falls on report Pakistan is pushing for new U.S.-Iran talks with China's backing
on July 24, 2026 at 7:12 pm
Oil prices dropped by around 3% on Friday, but remained on track for a weekly jump of 10% as the U.S.-Iran war continued to escalate.
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Oil shipments are under attack on multiple fronts as fighting escalates in Red Sea, Hormuz and Black Sea
on July 24, 2026 at 6:47 pm
More than 60 commercial ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since March 1.
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Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries
on July 23, 2026 at 8:45 pm
Southwest hired a ship this spring to send fuel from Houston to Los Angeles in case of supply shortages.
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Brent crude crosses $100 after tankers reportedly struck off Saudi Arabia
on July 23, 2026 at 8:12 pm
Oil prices rose after attacks on ships in the Red Sea, and U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure.
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Congress splits on war powers resolutions to force Trump to abandon Iran war
on July 23, 2026 at 6:39 pm
Trump would be nearly certain to veto any measure to curtail his ability to wage war with Iran.
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Brent crude tops $100 a barrel. How the next stop could be $120
on July 23, 2026 at 5:43 pm
Goldman Sachs warns on oil prices and so-called tank bottoms ( and loves a new natural gas-related name).
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Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on relations with Israel, does not include enrichment
on July 23, 2026 at 5:10 pm
The civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, signed Wednesday, will be sent to Congress for review, the Department of Energy said.
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Running on borrowed time: The world's oil buffer is shrinking as inflation risks build
on July 23, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Markets have remained resilient amid higher oil prices, but risks are building. If disruptions persist, higher oil prices could fuel inflation.
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Trump says U.S. will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks after oil tankers targeted in Red Sea
on July 23, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers with drones and missiles for allegedly violating its maritime blockade.
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Here's how Jim Cramer says to approach the earnings season's 'ball of confusion'
on July 22, 2026 at 10:24 pm
CNBC's Jim Cramer urged investors not to overreact to earnings season volatility, saying short-term market moves often defy conventional logic.
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U.S. signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia
on July 22, 2026 at 9:56 pm
The agreement will provide U.S. companies with access to Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program, the Department of Energy said.
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Analysis: Iran war energy shock hits the U.S. economy as gas and diesel prices climb
on July 22, 2026 at 9:34 pm
A new asymmetry in the market means fuel prices won't fall quickly even if the shooting in the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz stops.
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‘Out-of-favor’ utilities could be the next beneficiaries of the AI trade – and they pay dividends, Wells Fargo says
on July 22, 2026 at 8:24 pm
A few overlooked names in the utilities sector could be poised for gains, the bank said.
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Oil prices rise after Rubio says Iran is not serious about a deal
on July 22, 2026 at 6:50 pm
The U.S. has launched strikes against Iran for 11 consecutive days, citing a need to "degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping."