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Oil Slips But Remains on Track for Significant Weekly Gain

Oil prices slipped but are still headed for a weekly gain of around 5% after Trump vowed to launch sweeping measures aimed at further isolating Iran's economy.

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Why Oil Refiner Stocks Can Keep Gaining

While crude oil is up about 50% in 2026, gasoline and diesel have risen more sharply. And the refiners are along for the ride.

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Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.

A trio of proposed pipelines would serve the same function-delivering heavy oil from western Canada to Gulf Coast refineries-without the hot-button name.

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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower

U.S. natural gas futures settled lower with little consolation from the smallest inventory build of the season to date.

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Hyperscalers' Off-Grid Power Push Comes With Risks

Data centers' huge, fluctuating power demand is testing off-grid power systems.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on oil futures, Ithaca Energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

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Pennsylvania Sets New Data-Center Rules-and Some Energy Companies Can Actually Benefit

Gov. Josh Shapiro's new rules require data-center operators to pay for energy generation and transmission.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Weekly Increase

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose by 4.4 million barrels last week in a third consecutive build, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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KKR Makes $9 Billion Takeover Bid for Natural-Gas and Electricity Distributor

Pennsylvania-based UGI's shares are little changed over the past year.

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Diesel Margins Soar to Record High. Valero and Marathon Stocks Are Winning.

Diesel demand is likely to spike more in the next several weeks as harvest season accelerates, one analyst notes.

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Diesel Buyers Compete for Shrinking Supply Pool

Diesel buyers are competing for shrinking supply amid disruptions in Russia and the Middle East, with the U.S. at the center of a scramble that could intensify into the winter.

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Inside the Race to Build America's First Nuclear Reactor in a Generation

Renewed interest in atomic energy and AI mania are colliding at the Idaho National Lab-where Oklo and rivals hope to revive the long-stagnant industry.

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Integration in Natural-Gas Industry Drives Exit Activity

Companies looking to tap new sources of profit are buying businesses from energy-focused fund managers.

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August 21, 2026 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT)