5 Environmentally Friendly Energy ETFs Up At Least 35% YTD: Here's Why

Clean energy ETFs are soaring in 2026 as the Iran war boosts renewable adoption, energy security efforts and global green investments.

Zacks Investment Research • 2 hours ago

Meet the big winners of 2026 oil price volatility — and why their strategies are now shifting focus

Quantitative hedge funds have posted double-digit gains in 2026 boosted by strong trends across commodities, currencies and other asset classes. Energy has been a key driver of returns, with many strategies profiting from long bets in crude oil, gasoline and diesel due to ongoing supply concerns.

CNBC • 12 hours ago

US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom

At the prairie town that calls itself the pipeline crossroads of the world, some 400 oil storage tanks sprawled across Cushing, ​Oklahoma, are nearly empty, drained by refiners worldwide to plug a massive shortfall in global supplies caused by war in the Middle East.

Reuters • 9 hours ago

Companies to add 40 mln barrels of oil to US SPR after Iran war ends, energy secretary says

Companies that borrowed oil from the U.S. Strategic ​Petroleum Reserve in recent months will add an extra 40 million ‌barrels of crude in the form of premiums after the conflict in Iran is over, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on ​Friday in an interview on Fox Business.

Reuters • 4 hours ago

Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has proven elusive, and industry executives and analysts warn there could be another oil price shock in the ​coming weeks, severe enough to upset broader financial markets.

Reuters • 3 hours ago

INDUSTRY WARNING: US oil inventories hit DANGEROUS territory

American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers joins 'Mornings with Maria' to warn that shrinking U.S. oil inventories and global supply disruptions could lead to higher gas prices for American consumers.

Fox Business • 8 hours ago

Oil Prices End The Week Lower On U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Moves

Oil prices were in retreat on Friday after having risen for three straight sessions earlier in the week, as diplomatic overtures to bridge differences between the U.S. and Iran continue.

Forbes • 8 minutes ago

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Under $92 While Brent Tests $94 — Will NatGas Extend Gains?

One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics dominate as US production stays robust. WTI slides below $92 after channel violation, Brent defends $94.69 support, and Natural Gas maintains position at $3.327 with positive momentum.

FXEmpire • 10 hours ago

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Drops with Lack of Headlines

Crude oil drops a bit in early trading on Friday, perhaps due to a lack of major headlines. That being said, this is a market that is still waiting for clarity from the Middle East.

FXEmpire • 5 hours ago

Oil News: Oil Outlook Darkens as Dollar Surge Pressures Futures

Crude oil prices weaken as Iran talks reduce supply risks, the dollar surges, and WTI falls below its 50-day moving average, signaling downside pressure.

FXEmpire • 4 hours ago