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Current price of oil as of July 17, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Fortune · Jul 17

The role of recall elections in our political system

Welcome to the Friday, July 17, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 17

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on a Larger-Than-Expected Inventory Build

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.066 (-2.26%). Nat-gas prices fell to a 2-month low on Tuesday and settled sharply lower after weekly nat-gas inventories rose more than expected. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories increased by +41 bcf in the week ended July 10, above...

Barchart · Jul 16

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AI’s Power Crunch Fuels a Pivot for These 2 Oilfield Stocks

SLB and Liberty Energy are deploying modular natural gas power to data centers via a 2026 alliance, positioning the oilfield service firms as AI infrastructure vendors amid grid constraints.

MarketBeat · Jul 16

Elon Musk spent estimated $1 billion on an energy company to power xAI, filings reveal — APR Energy owns a fleet of trailer-mounted gas and diesel turbines capable of generating more than 1 gigawatt

An FTC document revealed that Elon Musk purchased APR Energy, a mobile natural gas and diesel turbine generator provider, for an estimated $1 billion. The deal wasn't announced publicly and was only discovered after the FTC filing.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 16

Current price of oil as of July 16, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Fortune · Jul 16

Why Turkmenistan’s decades old ‘door to hell’ is fading

Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening. Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames. This fiery spectacle, once a major tourist draw, is now an environmental concern. Scientists continue monitoring methane emissions from the site for climate research. The…

The Times of India · Jul 16

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Forecasts for Hot US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.020 (+0.69%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Wednesday as forecasts for above-average US temperatures are expected to boost nat-gas demand from electricity suppliers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group on Wednesday said forecasts shifted hotter, with above-average temperatures expected...

Barchart · Jul 15

The Hard Ceiling over Texas Cities’ Climate Plans

From the biggest cities to smaller towns, local officials wrote serious climate plans. One law at a time, state policy has narrowed the tools to carry them out.

Texas Observer · Jul 15

Current price of oil as of July 15, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Fortune · Jul 15

Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran

The United States reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over ship attacks. Iran retaliated with strikes on nations hosting American forces. This escalation threatens to push the region back toward full-scale war. Talks over Iran's nuclear program have stalled amid intensified fighting. The conflict impacts global oil and natural gas…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

China's June oil throughput hits lowest level since pandemic on Iran war woes

China's crude oil processing in June reached its lowest point since the pandemic began. This decline occurred as global supply tightened and domestic demand weakened significantly. Refinery throughput fell substantially from the previous year, impacting overall production levels. Crude oil output also saw a slight decrease year-on-year during the first…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

US Russia sanctions bill cuts India, China tariff threat from 500% to 100%

US Senate unveiled a revised Russia sanctions bill with softened oil tariff penalties. Major buyers like India and China will face up to 100% tariffs instead of 500%. The bipartisan legislation targets Russian officials and financial institutions while discouraging oil purchases. It includes exemptions for countries reducing their natural gas…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Mitsubishi takes over $7.5 billion in U.S. natural gas fields from Aethon, deepening Japanese bet on LNG and the AI boom

Mitsubishi's biggest buy ever is a big best on global gas demand and the AI boom.

Fortune · Jul 15

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Barchart · Jul 14

Nat-Gas Prices Consolidate Above Monday’s 2-Month Low

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.007 (+0.24%). Nat-gas prices settled slightly higher on Tuesday as they consolidated above Monday’s 2-month low. The outlook for cooler US temperatures is weighing on prices, as the cooler weather could reduce nat-gas demand from electricity suppliers to power air-conditioning....

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 14

Elon Musk’s Colossus 2 data center installed 59 natural gas turbines without permission, report claims — thousands of tons of pollutants reportedly impact black communities in Mississippi already suffering from elevated lung disease rates

The population of the communities surrounding the Colossus 2 site, which is in the center of a lawsuit involving unpermitted natural gas turbines and pollution, is predominantly black.

Barchart · Jul 14

Expand Energy’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Expand Energy is set to report its second-quarter earnings soon, and analysts expect flat year-over-year earnings.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 14

Mexico relies heavily on Texas natural gas. The Trump administration could imperil that relationship.

Despite efforts to boost domestic energy production, Mexico will continue to depend on Texas for natural gas, experts said, undermining its stated goals of energy independence.

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Fortune · Jul 14

Current price of oil as of July 14, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

China's June oil imports hit near 10-year low amid Iran war

China's crude oil imports significantly dropped in June to a ten-year low. This decline occurred as refinery operations reached their lowest point in a decade. Domestic demand weakened, and refined product exports faced curbs to ensure energy security. Natural gas imports saw a slight year-on-year increase in June. However, overall…

The Independent UK · Jul 13

FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz

A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies

Barchart · Jul 13

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Lower on Higher US Output and Smaller Exports

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Monday closed down -0.043 (-1.46%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-month low on Monday and settled sharply lower. Signs of stronger US nat-gas output and smaller exports are weighing on prices. Nat-gas production in the Permian Basin rose to more than 23 bcf...

Fortune · Jul 13

Current price of oil as of July 13, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Oil Price Today (July 13): Crude oil up almost 5%, nears $80 as US, Iran unleash more strikes. $100 in sight?

Brent crude futures advanced $3.34, or 4.38%, to $79.5 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $3.07, or 4.30%, to $74.20 a barrel. The latest rally comes after both benchmarks climbed 5.5% last week, with WTI once again trading above $74 a barrel. European natural gas futures…

Benzinga · Jul 12

Hormuz Stays Open as Iran–US Strikes Lift Oil Prices Amid Gulf Tensions

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian claims that it has shut the key transit route for oil and natural gas to traffic.

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