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Current price of oil as of May 19, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 19, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 19, 2026
Environmental advocates and progressive lawmakers hold a rally in support of legislation that would put a moratorium on new data centers in the state on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.
Americans’ AI hate wave might just be gathering steam: Data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030
By Tristan BoveMay 19, 2026
High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map
High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map
By Jordan BlumMay 19, 2026
John Ketchum, CEO of NextEra Energy, speaks during BlackRock's 2026 Infrastructure Summit in Washington, DC, on March 11, 2026. Photographer: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
NextEra’s $67 billion Dominion takeover creates the world’s largest utility—just in time to win the AI data-center power surge
By Jordan BlumMay 18, 2026
President Donald Trump
While Trump insisted the Iran war would end ‘soon,’ an account in his name was buying millions in oil, defense, and gold
By Eva RoytburgMay 18, 2026
Ryanair’s CFO says the airline has plans for an ‘armageddon situation’ as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter
Ryanair’s CFO says the airline has plans for an ‘armageddon situation’ as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 18, 2026
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Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow
Workplace CultureBolt CEO says he let go of his entire HR team for creating problems that didn’t exist: ‘Those problems disappeared when I let them go’: 
By Preston ForeMay 19, 2026
Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to loosen its ties to its home city
AsiaWhy the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to loosen its ties to its home city
By Nicholas GordonMay 19, 2026
Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Indeed
SuccessIndeed chief economist says the sectors most exposed to AI are seeing a big growth in job demand
By Emma BurleighMay 19, 2026
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on May 14, 2026.
EconomyThe 30-year yield hasn’t been this high since the Great Recession. Do the bond vigilantes ride again?
By Eva RoytburgMay 19, 2026
DEI experts say the acronym may be radioactive, but the underlying business case is stronger than ever
Workplace CultureDEI experts say the acronym may be radioactive, but the underlying business case is stronger than ever
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 19, 2026
A Pizza Hut workers prepares an order for delivery.
LawPizza Hut franchisee claims $100 million losses from ‘cascading operational breakdowns’ in AI adoption gone wrong
By Sasha RogelbergMay 19, 2026
TSA’s new ‘straight to gate’ pilot lets Delta and JetBlue flyers clear security 25 miles before they reach the airport
Travel & LeisureTSA’s new ‘straight to gate’ pilot lets Delta and JetBlue flyers clear security 25 miles before they reach the airport
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewMay 19, 2026
Dr. Bernice A. King
Workplace CultureDr. Bernice King on why companies that walked back DEI were never truly committed: ‘If you retreat that quick…that reveals who you really are’
By Preston ForeMay 19, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerMay 18, 2026
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EnergyThe oil crisis is so bad in Kenya that protesters have lit bonfires in the middle of Nairobi
By The Associated PressMay 18, 2026
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Travel & LeisureSpirit Airlines apologizes to all the Americans who can’t afford any summer vacation flights as it shuts down
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 18, 2026
Markets are jittery as the global oil crisis bleeds into a global debt selloff, while Trump weighs new military options on Iran
EnergyMarkets are jittery as the global oil crisis bleeds into a global debt selloff, while Trump weighs new military options on Iran
By Jason MaMay 17, 2026
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant, the first time it’s been attacked since the Iran war started
EnergyDrone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant, the first time it’s been attacked since the Iran war started
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026
Some states blast utilities for ‘blatant corporate greed’ as profits rise while consumers revolt against AI-fueled electric bills
EnergySome states blast utilities for ‘blatant corporate greed’ as profits rise while consumers revolt against AI-fueled electric bills
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026
NRG’s new CEO has a plan to power the AI boom—and lower your energy bill
EnergyNRG’s new CEO has a plan to power the AI boom—and lower your energy bill
By Jordan BlumMay 17, 2026
U.S. allows Russia oil sales waiver to expire despite tight market
EnergyU.S. allows Russia oil sales waiver to expire despite tight market
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 16, 2026
Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn
EnergyOil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn
By Jason MaMay 16, 2026
deep-sea mining equipment
EnvironmentChina dominates the minerals that power AI. But one company claims there’s enough supply on the ocean floor to last for hundreds of years
By Jake AngeloMay 15, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 15, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of May 15, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 15, 2026
Wall Street sees ‘nothing of real substance’ in Trump’s China trade deal—and stocks sell off globally
North AmericaWall Street sees ‘nothing of real substance’ in Trump’s China trade deal—and stocks sell off globally
By Jim EdwardsMay 15, 2026
Peter Thiel, wearing a white shirt and in front of a red background, holds up a dollar bill.
EnergyPeter Thiel is leading investment in an ocean data center powered by waves—and the startup is reportedly worth $1 billion
By Sasha RogelbergMay 14, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 14, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of May 14, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 14, 2026
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CommentaryI helped design the original Tesla battery. Here’s how America can lead the world again
By Gene BerdichevskyMay 14, 2026
Wall Street no longer believes Kevin Warsh can do what President Trump wants
EconomyWall Street no longer believes Kevin Warsh can do what President Trump wants
By Jim EdwardsMay 14, 2026
Photo: Elevate Jet CEO Greg Raiff
EnergyThe airplane fuel shortage is a myth propagated by airlines who want to cancel unprofitable flights, says private jet CEO
By Jim EdwardsMay 14, 2026
The earth beneath your feet just minted a $10 billion company to power America’s AI boom
EnergyThe earth beneath your feet just minted a $10 billion company to power America’s AI boom
By Jordan BlumMay 14, 2026
malaysia
EnergyMalaysia is shocked, shocked to find Iranian-linked tankers slipping through its waters
By Eileen Ng and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
Goldman sees an AI bottleneck that can’t be vibe-coded away. Ford’s CEO warns it’s already a ‘full-blown’ crisis
EnergyGoldman sees an AI bottleneck that can’t be vibe-coded away. Ford’s CEO warns it’s already a ‘full-blown’ crisis
By Nick LichtenbergMay 13, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 13, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of May 13, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 13, 2026
President Trump’s Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, the CBO says, five times more than initially expected
EnergyPresident Trump’s Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, the CBO says, five times more than initially expected
By Eleanor PringleMay 13, 2026
Activists display banners referring to the shutting down of existing oil pipelines in the northern United States in Washington, DC on April 1, 2021 one block from the White House. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
EnergyFrankenpipelines: Inside Trump’s bid to resurrect Keystone XL and stretch Dakota Access north
By Jordan BlumMay 13, 2026
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EnergyJapanese snack giant resorts to black-and-white bags of potato chips as Iran War literally sucks color out of the world
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 12, 2026
India brings back COVID-era work-from-home rules and asks farmers to halve fertilizer use as the Iran war chokes its oil lifeline
EnergyIndia brings back COVID-era work-from-home rules and asks farmers to halve fertilizer use as the Iran war chokes its oil lifeline
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 12, 2026
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North AmericaWhy Americans are paying $2 billion to cancel wind projects amid an energy crisis: Trump’s green problems
By Christopher Niezrecki, Ben Link, Zoe Getman-Pickering and The ConversationMay 12, 2026
People shop at a Lidl Supermarket on May 11, 2026 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.
Economy‘It’s a miserable number’: Inflation surges as the Iran war and breakneck AI spending are crushing consumers 
By Eva RoytburgMay 12, 2026
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EnergyApril inflation shoots 3.8% higher on surging prices from war in Iran
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMay 12, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerMay 12, 2026
The Fed is ‘meaningfully deviating’ from one of the most basic rules for fighting inflation, BofA warns
EconomyThe Fed is ‘meaningfully deviating’ from one of the most basic rules for fighting inflation, BofA warns
By Jim EdwardsMay 12, 2026
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