Energy 17 February 2026 - 20 February 2026

Exxon Mobil stock price falls after-hours as director Ubben plans May exit; oil jitters keep XOM in focus
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Exxon Mobil stock price falls after-hours as director Ubben plans May exit; oil jitters keep XOM in focus

Exxon Mobil shares fell 2.4% to $147.28 in after-hours trading Friday after director Jeffrey W. Ubben said he will not seek re-election at the May 27 annual meeting. The Golden Pass LNG project advanced toward first production, and the Uaru project offshore Guyana remains ahead of schedule. Exxon also filed a shelf registration for future debt offerings. Oil prices held near six-month highs.
February 21, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock slides despite oil near six-month highs as Guyana and LNG projects stay in focus
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Exxon Mobil stock slides despite oil near six-month highs as Guyana and LNG projects stay in focus

Exxon Mobil shares fell 2.4% to $147.33 Friday, reversing earlier gains despite crude prices near six-month highs. The drop outpaced Chevron and ConocoPhillips. Exxon’s Guyana projects are ahead of schedule, and its Golden Pass LNG plant in Texas is nearing first production. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in an Exxon case involving Cuban compensation claims.
February 20, 2026
Natural gas price slips after EIA storage report as EQT, Range and Antero stocks climb
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Natural gas price slips after EIA storage report as EQT, Range and Antero stocks climb

U.S. natural gas futures slipped 0.5% to $3.016/mmBtu after the latest storage data showed inventories at 2,070 Bcf, down 144 Bcf on the week and below year-ago and five-year averages. EQT shares rose 1.9% after beating Q4 profit estimates and raising 2026 hedges to 25%. LNG exports hit a record 5,000 Bcf in January–November 2025, surpassing residential use. The next EIA storage report is due February 26.
February 19, 2026
Gasoline futures jump on big U.S. stock draw as traders brace for spring pump-price season
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Gasoline futures jump on big U.S. stock draw as traders brace for spring pump-price season

U.S. gasoline futures rose 1.7% to about $2.00 a gallon Thursday after government data showed a 3.2 million barrel drop in stockpiles, far exceeding forecasts. Crude prices also climbed as traders tracked U.S.-Iran tensions. Refinery utilization hit 91%, the highest in a month. AAA reported the average U.S. pump price at $2.92 a gallon, steady from last week.
February 19, 2026
Oil prices jump to six-month high as Iran tensions flare and U.S. stocks slide
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Oil prices jump to six-month high as Iran tensions flare and U.S. stocks slide

Brent crude rose 1.8% to $71.60 a barrel and U.S. WTI climbed 1.9% to $66.41, both hitting six-month highs Thursday amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a surprise U.S. inventory draw. Iran briefly closed the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, raising supply concerns. U.S. crude stocks fell by 9 million barrels last week, defying analyst forecasts. President Trump pressed Iran for a nuclear deal as Washington increased its military presence.
February 19, 2026
Natural gas price slips after EIA storage report as traders eye late-winter weather risk
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Natural gas price slips after EIA storage report as traders eye late-winter weather risk

U.S. natural gas futures slipped 0.5% midday Thursday after the EIA reported a 144 billion cubic feet storage withdrawal last week, in line with expectations. The March Henry Hub contract traded at $3.016 per mmBtu, down 1.5 cents. Storage now stands at 2,070 Bcf, 123 Bcf below the five-year average. Traders are watching weather forecasts, output, and LNG demand ahead of the next EIA report on Feb. 26.
February 19, 2026
Southern Company stock jumps as $81 billion spending plan targets data-center power demand
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Southern Company stock jumps as $81 billion spending plan targets data-center power demand

Southern Co shares rose about 3% to $93.79 Thursday after the utility raised its five-year capital spending plan to $81 billion, citing surging power demand from data centers. The company forecast 2026 adjusted profit of $4.50 to $4.60 per share, slightly below Wall Street estimates. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings missed expectations as operating expenses climbed nearly 15%.
February 19, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil hits six‑month high; Guyana update keeps XOM in focus
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Exxon Mobil stock price rises as oil hits six‑month high; Guyana update keeps XOM in focus

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.1% to $152.28 Thursday as Brent crude hit $71.48 and WTI reached $66.35 on Middle East supply fears. Exxon said its Guyana Uaru and Whiptail projects are ahead of schedule, with output targets of 1.15 million bpd and 1.4 million bpd. Parts of Stabroek Block remain under force majeure due to the Guyana-Venezuela dispute. U.S. inventory data is due later Thursday.
February 19, 2026
Oil prices jump over 3% as Strait of Hormuz jitters flare again; Brent nears $70
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Oil prices jump over 3% as Strait of Hormuz jitters flare again; Brent nears $70

Brent crude jumped 3.5% to $69.80 a barrel and WTI rose 3.8% to $64.72 Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions and a brief Strait of Hormuz closure stoked supply fears. Iran said it shut parts of the strait for military drills during nuclear talks with the U.S., but did not confirm a full reopening. Joint Iran-Russia naval exercises are set for Thursday. OPEC+ is considering resuming output hikes in April, sources said.
February 18, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock climbs as oil jumps on geopolitics — here’s what traders watch next
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Exxon Mobil stock climbs as oil jumps on geopolitics — here’s what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares climbed 2.5% to $149.83 by late morning Wednesday as crude prices rebounded. Brent rose 2.9% to $69.38 a barrel after Russia-Ukraine talks broke down and U.S.-Iran tensions persisted. Exxon said its Guyana gas pipeline is ready but needs more local demand; parts of the Stabroek Block remain under force majeure due to a border dispute. Mobil Oil Australia was fined A$16 million for misleading fuel claims.
February 18, 2026
Slovakia taps emergency oil reserves as Druzhba shutdown shifts pressure to Croatia’s Adria pipeline
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Slovakia taps emergency oil reserves as Druzhba shutdown shifts pressure to Croatia’s Adria pipeline

Slovakia declared an oil supply emergency and authorized the release of up to 250,000 tonnes from state reserves for Slovnaft after Russian crude flows through the Druzhba pipeline were disrupted. Prime Minister Robert Fico said using Croatia’s Adria pipeline would cost over five times more. Croatia signaled limits on routing more Russian oil, citing sanctions and rising costs. EU officials said Slovakia and Hungary hold 90 days of reserves but want a repair timeline from Ukraine.
February 18, 2026
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