Natural Gas Apr 26

Trump and Iran Hurl War Threats With Hormuz Crisis Building

Trump, under pressure to bring down soaring oil prices, said Iran must “fully open, without threat,” the vital waterway for energy flows. Iran countered that — if its power facilities are attacked — it would close the Strait of Hormuz “completely,” state TV reported Sunday, citing a statement from army command. The strait, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies normally flow, has been effectively shut since the US and Israel began attacking...

Source: Bloomberg Mar 23, 2026

Why Is the Strait of Hormuz Important?

Connecting the Persian Gulf to global markets, the Strait of Hormuz dictates world oil prices, and any disruption can cause prices to spike instantly. Roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply typically squeezes through this bottleneck. Over 80% of the crude oil and LNG that moves through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asian markets, primarily China, India and Japan.

Source: The Wall Street Journal Mar 23, 2026

CNOOC Names Huang Yongzhang as Chief Executive Officer

CNOOC Limited has appointed Huang Yongzhang as Chief Executive Officer, elevating a seasoned CNPC and PetroChina executive to lead the company’s next phase of growth.

Source: Oilprice.com Mar 23, 2026

6 Surprising Stocks Affected by High Oil Prices

The impact of rising oil prices is expanding well beyond the energy sector.

Source: Motley Fool Mar 22, 2026

Oil Is Above $100 a Barrel for the First Time Since 2022. Here's Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) Investors Should Care.

Even Nvidia can't hide from higher energy prices, and a recession could put the brakes on capital spending.

Source: Motley Fool Mar 22, 2026

Better Oil Stock: Chevron vs. Occidental Petroleum

These two energy giants go head-to-head.

Source: Motley Fool Mar 22, 2026