crude oil News Updates

Government, Business, Fuel

Energy Secretary Aims to Reassure Oil Bosses Amid Trade War

Energy Secretary Chris Wright sought to reassure U.S. oil companies during a visit to Oklahoma, saying turmoil from President Donald Trump’s trade war is apt to be fleeting.

April 25, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Tariffs Hit Halliburton’s Core Fracking Business

The dominant North American oil field services provider told investors April 22 on a conference call that tariffs will have an impact of 2 to 3 cents per share during the second quarter.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Global Oil Surplus to Persist in 2026, IEA Says

The International Energy Agency slashed forecasts for global oil demand this year amid the trade war, and in its first detailed assessment of 2026 predicted a persistent supply surplus.

April 15, 2025
Business, Fuel

US Shale Drilling Sees Sharpest Drop Since 2023

Drilling in the U.S. shale patch declined at the fastest pace in almost two years as mounting international trade tensions threaten to stifle energy demand.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

US Extends Chevron’s Deadline to Wrap Up Venezuela Operation

The Trump administration extended Chevron’s deadline through May 27 to halt its operations in Venezuela, following lobbying efforts by the Texas-based oil giant.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump: Nations That Buy Venezuelan Oil Will Face 25% Tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the country itself.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil CEOs Meet With Trump as US Unwinds Environmental Rules

The chief executives of more than a dozen oil companies will deliver a message of gratitude — as well as caution — when they meet with President Donald Trump on March 19.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Set to Meet Oil Titans on Energy Production

President Donald Trump is set to meet with top oil executives as the industry grows uneasy about falling crude prices and tariff uncertainty.

March 14, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning

Concern about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the duties’ start date keeps getting pushed back.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Canadian Crude Wins Reprieve From Trump’s Tariffs

Crude is among the beneficiaries of President Donald Trump’s one-month reprieve on tariffs for some imports from Canada and Mexico, a boost to oil industry leaders.

March 7, 2025