Crude Futures on Track for Hefty Weekly Gains
Oil futures were lower, while remaining on track for solid gains in the week that saw a renewal of fighting in the Persian Gulf.
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U.S. Retail Diesel Prices Hit Record High as Global Supply Tightens
Diesel prices jumped to a fresh record high as prolonged disruptions in the Middle East and Russian refineries continued to tighten global supplies.
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Why Big Oil Is Wary of Trump’s Foray Into Venezuela’s Oil Patch
Some executives are worried the U.S. is creating a giant with the ability to push them around.
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Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
The president’s plan comes with uncertainties, and it’s unclear it would provide relief to Americans pinched by high prices at the pump.
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Winter Is Approaching and Europe Is Running Low on Natural Gas
The continent has put off buying natural gas for the winter in a potentially risky bet that the Iran war will be over soon and prices will drop.
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Chevron to Invest $7 Billion in Venezuela, Doubling Production
Other oil-and-gas companies, including Italian giant ENI and smaller U.S. players Primavera and Aspect Holdings, signed production deals as well.
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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles See Larger-Than-Expected Drop
Commercial crude oil stocks were down by 4.5 million barrels last week. Analysts had expected crude stocks to fall by 300,000 barrels.
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BP Names Replacement for Chairman Ousted Over Bullying Concerns
Interim chairman Ian Tyler will take the role permanently, making him the company’s third chair in less than a year.
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Vertiv to Buy AI Data-Center Power Provider
Vertiv stock has suffered in recent months but a new acquisition could help quieten concerns about the AI data-center revolt.
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This Energy Storage Stock Jumps on Deal to Power Google Data Centers
Eos Energy Enterprises shares rise after the company announces plans to supply Google with data-center batteries.
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FuelCell Energy Stock Sinks 17% on Earnings. Has the AI Luster Worn Off?
FuelCell Energy stock falls after the company reports a wider-than-expected loss and underwhelming revenue.
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Fervo Secures Its Largest-Ever Geothermal Power Deal, With Google
The company, which counts Bill Gates as an early backer, went public in a buzzy IPO in May.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 04, 2026 16:15 ET (20:15 GMT)
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