Oil & Gas Industry News

The number of employees in the oil and gas extraction industry hit its lowest level so far in 2026, and the lowest level in years, data on the BLS website showed.

Freight costs for oil tankers shipping crude from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean have risen to a record.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration revealed its latest estimations of the amount of oil going through the world's chokepoints.

Oil climbed for a fourth session as traders remained skeptical that a deal would quickly restore Hormuz flows.

A key oil supply valve from the Middle East that involves shuttle transits through the Strait of Hormuz is continuing to function.

North America dropped three rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.

President Donald Trump has extended a waiver allowing foreign ships to transport oil and other commodities around the U.S. for 90 more days, albeit with new limits.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has revealed its latest prediction for the Atlantic hurricane season.

Several analysts take a look.

Crude climbed as limited Hormuz traffic and Middle East tensions continued to support prices.