\n Oil Futures Fall Further on Hopes for Hormuz <\/p>\n
\n Oil futures posted back-to-back losses as the U.S. tightens the economic squeeze on Iran, raising expectations the measures could bring Iran to the negotiating table. <\/p>\n
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\n U.S. Squeezes Iran but Avoids Targeting Its Biggest Lifeline: China <\/p>\n
\n Washington’s fresh campaign to economically isolate Tehran stopped short of directly penalizing the country that has enabled Iran to withstand years of American pressure. <\/p>\n
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\n Woodside Puts ‘Everything on the Table’ in Review of Beaumont Facility <\/p>\n
\n Chief Executive Liz Westcott said the review reflected a shift in international policy positions and slack demand for lower carbon ammonia. <\/p>\n
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\n Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk <\/p>\n
\n Find insight on oil futures, Seatrium and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities. <\/p>\n
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\n Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation <\/p>\n
\n What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back. <\/p>\n
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\n Nancy Pelosi Discloses Big Investment in AI Energy Play <\/p>\n
\n A disclosure form, signed by the former House speaker on Aug. 21, showed purchases of 15,000 shares of Bloom Energy and 200 call options. <\/p>\n
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\n U.S. Says Oil Is Pouring Through Hormuz. Trackers Can’t Find It. <\/p>\n
\n Firms that count ships, oil output and imports aren’t able to verify U.S. claims about the volume of oil getting through Iran’s chokehold. <\/p>\n
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\n The Tiny California Company Racing Into Venezuela Faster Than Big Oil <\/p>\n
\n Pacific Coast’s grab at some of the first assets made available under the interim government has spurred complaints from a local business dynasty. <\/p>\n
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\n See How China Weathered the Iran Oil Shock <\/p>\n
\n Take a look behind the mystery of how Beijing managed to slash crude imports-tamping down global prices-and survive. <\/p>\n
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\n Why Oil Refiner Stocks Can Keep Gaining <\/p>\n
\n While crude oil is up about 50% in 2026, gasoline and diesel have risen more sharply. And the refiners are along for the ride. <\/p>\n
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\n Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan. <\/p>\n
\n 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. <\/p>\n
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\n Jet Fighter Destroys Naval Drone Near Black Sea Gas Platform ‘to Protect Lives’ <\/p>\n
\n Romanian officials accused Russia of launching the explosive drone, saying it threatened hundreds of workers. <\/p>\n
\n (END) Dow Jones Newswires<\/p>\n
\n August 25, 2026 16:15 ET (20:15 GMT)<\/p>\n
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