Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares News - April 15, 2026
US Navy intercepts Iran oil tankers, triggering global energy price volatility
The U.S. Navy began enforcing a sea blockade of Iran on April 15. Warships intercepted and turned back commercial vessels attempting to depart Iranian ports. A...
Chevron expands Venezuela footprint, targeting 50% production surge
Chevron increased its stake in the Petroindependencia joint venture to 49% through a strategic asset swap with PDVSA. The agreement grants Chevron’s Petropiar...
IEA warns of record oil disruption, citing Middle East conflict
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports the most severe disruption to global oil markets on record. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced the...
Brent Crude Slumps 4.6%, Driven by U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports
Global petroleum markets are experiencing extreme volatility due to a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. This military action disrupts the Strait of Hormuz,...
Energy Stocks Slump as Oil Plummets, Spurred by US-Iran Peace Hopes
Energy stocks diverged from a rising market as crude oil prices collapsed. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell approximately 7.8%. Prices settled near...
US Treasury ends Iran oil waiver, fueling record $150 price surge
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday it will not renew a temporary waiver easing sanctions on Iranian oil. This authorization for crude already at...
EIA reports surprise 3.1M barrel build, pushing oil below $90
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an unexpected increase in domestic crude oil inventories today. Stockpiles rose by 3.1 million...