Energy 27 February 2026 - 2 March 2026

Woodside Energy share price closes higher as oil, LNG shock markets — what to watch next for ASX:WDS
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Woodside Energy share price closes higher as oil, LNG shock markets — what to watch next for ASX:WDS

Woodside Energy shares closed up 0.8% at A$30.48 in Sydney after volatile trading, with about 9.33 million shares changing hands. The gain followed a surge in oil and LNG prices after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel, while LNG freight rates and spot prices jumped sharply. Investors are watching ex-dividend timing and the next quarterly update.
March 3, 2026
Oil jumps, gas surges after Iran strikes shut Qatar LNG as Hormuz shipping stalls
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Oil jumps, gas surges after Iran strikes shut Qatar LNG as Hormuz shipping stalls

Qatar halted LNG production after Iranian drone strikes hit Ras Laffan and Mesaieed, threatening about 20% of global LNG supply. Brent crude spiked above $82 a barrel, and Europe’s gas benchmark jumped over 40%. Marine insurers withdrew war-risk cover, leaving around 150 ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. Maersk suspended transits through Hormuz and the Suez Canal.
March 2, 2026
Oil prices jump on Hormuz disruption as Brent holds above $77, WTI gains 5%
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Oil prices jump on Hormuz disruption as Brent holds above $77, WTI gains 5%

Brent crude rose 5.8% to $77.12 a barrel Monday as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed and insurers raised rates after drone attacks in the Gulf. Qatar halted LNG output and Saudi Arabia shut its Ras Tanura refinery as a precaution. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output increase, but tanker flows dropped sharply. U.S. officials are not considering a release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
March 2, 2026
Heating Oil price surges to two-year high as Hormuz disruption hits diesel supply
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Heating Oil price surges to two-year high as Hormuz disruption hits diesel supply

NYMEX heating oil futures surged nearly 14% to a two-year high Monday after Middle East strikes and retaliation disrupted shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. About 150 ships were stranded and at least three vessels struck, according to Reuters. Diesel outpaced crude gains, with front-month ULSD up 36 cents at $2.9561 a gallon. Traders await Wednesday’s U.S. fuel inventory report.
March 2, 2026
GE Vernova (GEV) stock climbs as gas-turbine bottleneck sharpens focus on power-buildout trade
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GE Vernova (GEV) stock climbs as gas-turbine bottleneck sharpens focus on power-buildout trade

GE Vernova shares climbed 1.6% to $887.42 by midday Monday as investors responded to a tightening U.S. gas-turbine supply amid surging data-center power demand. U.S. gas-fired power capacity under development tripled in 2025 to 252 GW, pushing turbine lead times past five years. NRG Energy has reserved 2.4 GW of GE Vernova turbines for projects due in 2029 and 2030. The company warned of a $250 million revenue hit from Vineyard Wind delays.
March 2, 2026
SM Energy stock jumps nearly 10% premarket as oil spikes; what to watch next
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SM Energy stock jumps nearly 10% premarket as oil spikes; what to watch next

SM Energy shares jumped about 9.5% in premarket trading Monday as U.S. crude surged roughly 8% to $72.60 a barrel on Middle East supply fears. The company will pay a $0.22 quarterly dividend March 23 to holders of record March 9. SM recently agreed to sell $950 million in assets, with closing expected in Q2 2026. Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental also posted strong premarket gains.
March 2, 2026
TotalEnergies share price jumps as oil spikes on Iran conflict; JPMorgan upgrades TTEF
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TotalEnergies share price jumps as oil spikes on Iran conflict; JPMorgan upgrades TTEF

TotalEnergies shares rose 3.1% to 69.36 euros in Paris after oil prices surged on fears of Middle East supply disruptions. JPMorgan upgraded the stock to “overweight” and raised its price target to 75 euros. Over 200 vessels were anchored near the Strait of Hormuz as Brent crude jumped nearly 8%. The STOXX 600 fell 1.5% as most European equities declined.
March 2, 2026
BP share price rises as oil surges on Iran conflict — what to watch next
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BP share price rises as oil surges on Iran conflict — what to watch next

BP shares rose 1.7% to 485.6 pence in London Monday as Brent crude surged up to 13% after Iranian retaliation disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy stocks outperformed while broader European markets fell. Goldman Sachs estimated an $18-a-barrel risk premium and warned prices could climb further if disruption continues. BP’s next earnings report is due April 28.
March 2, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock price jumps in premarket as oil shock lifts energy names
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Exxon Mobil stock price jumps in premarket as oil shock lifts energy names

Exxon Mobil shares jumped 4.97% to $160.08 in premarket trading Monday as oil prices surged over 8% following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, with several shipping firms suspending movements. Brent crude rose 9.5% to $79.78. Exxon traded 248,000 shares before the open.
March 2, 2026
Glencore share price ticks up in London as Iran conflict pushes oil higher — what investors watch next
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Glencore share price ticks up in London as Iran conflict pushes oil higher — what investors watch next

Glencore shares rose 0.6% to 537.3 pence in early London trading Monday. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude up about 10% near $79.90 a barrel, as conflict involving Iran disrupted supply routes. Glencore-Merafe paused planned layoffs in South Africa until March 31 after Eskom offered a lower power tariff. Ship insurers canceled war-risk cover, leaving around 200 vessels anchored near the Strait of Hormuz.
March 2, 2026
Gasoline prices tick up again: UGA climbs as fuel futures firm and summer-blend season starts
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Gasoline prices tick up again: UGA climbs as fuel futures firm and summer-blend season starts

The United States Gasoline Fund rose 0.75% to $72.36 as NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures climbed 1.32% to $2.2834 a gallon. U.S. gasoline inventories fell by 1 million barrels last week, while refinery utilization slipped to 88.6%, EIA data showed. The national average for regular gasoline reached $2.982 a gallon, up from a week ago, according to AAA. Traders await the EIA’s next inventory report on March 4.
February 27, 2026
NuScale Power (SMR) stock drops in premarket after $1 billion share-sale plan
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NuScale Power (SMR) stock drops in premarket after $1 billion share-sale plan

NuScale Power shares fell 5.6% to $12.58 in U.S. premarket trading Friday after the company launched a new $1 billion at-the-market stock offering. NuScale ended 2025 with $1.3 billion in liquidity and reported a net loss of $664.5 million for the year. The company raised $750 million in the fourth quarter through a prior ATM program. Investors are watching for dilution risk and progress on contract signings.
February 27, 2026
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