Oil & the Middle East: news and affected stocks
The Middle East supplies a large share of the world's oil, and much of it passes through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. This page links regional news to oil prices, producers and tanker companies.
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Latest oil & the middle east news
- Oil inventory makes more gain at Cushing Hub
22 Oct 2026, 15:25 UTC
- Energy briefs–Oil prices jump on growing attacks in Middle East
22 Oct 2026, 15:22 UTC
- Under-the-radar stocks to play the next leg of the energy trade with oil prices jumping again
22 Oct 2026, 15:16 UTC
- USA Crude Oil Stocks Drop 3MM Barrels WoW
22 Oct 2026, 15:07 UTC
- Bank of Israel projects 5.6% GDP growth in 2026, 7.5% next year
22 Oct 2026, 15:04 UTC
- AI stocks undercut markets worldwide as oil climbs to its highest price since May
22 Oct 2026, 15:02 UTC
- Iran says 7 tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news
22 Oct 2026, 14:59 UTC
- QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports
22 Oct 2026, 14:48 UTC
- P&G warns of bigger cost hit from oil prices, even as consumer demand holds up
22 Oct 2026, 14:46 UTC
- Citi sees oil risks skewed to upside despite recovery in Gulf exports
22 Oct 2026, 14:37 UTC
- Inflamed Oil Prices Send Pre-Markets Lower
22 Oct 2026, 14:28 UTC
- Procter & Gamble CFO Andre Schulten: Headwinds driven by oil prices
22 Oct 2026, 14:23 UTC
- Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower on AI spending jitters; oil prices rebound
22 Oct 2026, 14:20 UTC
- Oil Prices Surge on Renewed Iran Tensions, Rekindling Inflation Fears
22 Oct 2026, 14:20 UTC
- AI stocks drag markets down worldwide as oil prices climb to their highest since May
22 Oct 2026, 14:11 UTC
- AI stocks drag markets down worldwide as oil prices climb to their highest since May | National News | 2news.com
22 Oct 2026, 14:11 UTC
- Surging oil prices and fresh tech jitters are hammering stocks
22 Oct 2026, 14:06 UTC
- Stocks Slide After Mideast Tensions Push Oil Higher
22 Oct 2026, 14:06 UTC
- Oil spills pose a multifaceted threat in the Great Lakes
22 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- Oil Prices Climb: 3 Energy Stocks Poised to Benefit From the Rally
22 Oct 2026, 14:01 UTC
- Opinion | Oil Today, Crisis Tomorrow
22 Oct 2026, 13:56 UTC
- Wall St opens lower as AI jitters return, oil rises
22 Oct 2026, 13:42 UTC
- AI stocks tumble and drag down markets worldwide as oil prices climb
22 Oct 2026, 13:32 UTC
- AI stocks tumble and drag down markets worldwide as oil prices climb | National News | 2news.com
22 Oct 2026, 13:32 UTC
- Overseas Stocks Tumble as Oil Tops $110
22 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC
- Market Braces for Even Higher Oil Prices: 8 Key Items Shaping the Stock Market Thursday
22 Oct 2026, 13:22 UTC
- Oil shipping through Strait of Hormuz
22 Oct 2026, 13:19 UTC
- Wall St set for lower open as AI jitters rekindle, oil gains
22 Oct 2026, 13:05 UTC
- US Crude Oil Inventories Drop 3.06 Million Barrels, Beating Forecasts - News and Statistics
22 Oct 2026, 13:03 UTC
- EV Fleets Offset Oil Import Costs as Brent Crude Nears $100 - News and Statistics
22 Oct 2026, 13:02 UTC
- Watch Stocks Fall Amid Tech Earnings; Oil Climbs as MidEast Tensions Rise
22 Oct 2026, 13:02 UTC
- Your Thursday, Oct. 22 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
22 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC
- Gold, silver pressured despite lower yields as Hormuz attacks send crude higher - Kitco AM Report
22 Oct 2026, 12:57 UTC
- Iran Says Seven Oil Tankers Burn Or Are Damaged In Strait Of Hormuz: 6 outlets compared
22 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
22 Oct 2026, 12:47 UTC
- Egypt and Israel make rare united stand against oil-rich Libya’s maritime deal with Turkey over Mediterranean oil and gas exploration rights
22 Oct 2026, 12:42 UTC
- Meta Beats, Lifts AI Capex; Oil Spikes
22 Oct 2026, 12:38 UTC
- Winds return to Casper area as cooler weekend approaches
22 Oct 2026, 12:31 UTC
- COMMENTARY: Don’t Mistake Mideast Oil Rebound for Normality: Bousso
22 Oct 2026, 12:17 UTC
- Oil prices increase as 7 tankers reported damaged in Hormuz
22 Oct 2026, 12:15 UTC
Congressional trades in these tickers
| Member | Ticker | Side | Amount | Traded | Filed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael T. McCaul (R) | COP | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-08-26 | 2026-10-14 | Filing |
| Michael T. McCaul (R) | COP | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-08-24 | 2026-10-14 | Filing |
| Michael T. McCaul (R) | COP | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-10-14 | Filing |
| Michael T. McCaul (R) | COP | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-08-05 | 2026-10-14 | Filing |
| Kevin Hern (R) | CVX | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-10-13 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | CVX | buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2024-08-26 | 2026-10-08 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | CVX | buy | $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | 2024-08-21 | 2026-10-08 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | COP | buy | $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | 2024-08-21 | 2026-10-08 | Filing |
| Maria Elvira Salazar (R) | CVX | buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-10-07 | Filing |
| Kevin Hern (R) | XOM | sell | $100,001 - $250,000 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-09-25 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | CVX | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-09-22 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | COP | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-09-22 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | XOM | buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-09-22 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | XOM | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-09-22 | Filing |
| Donald J Trump | XOM | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2024-07-24 | 2026-09-22 | Filing |
Frequently asked questions
Why do oil prices jump on Middle East news?
Traders price in the risk that supply or shipping routes are disrupted. Even a small chance of losing barrels can lift prices.
Which stocks move with oil?
Producers like XOM, CVX and OXY, oil funds like USO, and tanker owners usually move with crude. Airlines often move the other way.
What is the Strait of Hormuz?
A narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman. Roughly a fifth of global oil consumption passes through it.