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Oil Market Holds Firm as U.S. Threatens Iran’s Trading Partners

By Emily Beckett | August 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Market Holds Firm as U.S. Threatens Iran’s Trading Partners

Recap:  The oil market posted an inside trading day on Friday and remained well supported by the U.S. threats of economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising concerns that the […]

September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.773 on Friday, August 21st

By Abby McVeigh | August 24, 2026 | Comments Off on September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.773 on Friday, August 21st

Friday, August 21tst saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $2.776, $0.043 above Thursday’s closing price of $2.733. Directed higher overnight by a bullish shift in the latest […]

Oil Market Rallies on Threat of Wider Economic Pressure Against Iran

By Emily Beckett | August 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Market Rallies on Threat of Wider Economic Pressure Against Iran

Recap:  The oil market on Thursday rallied higher after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of retaliation against countries supporting Iran. On Wednesday evening, President Trump threatened “economic warfare and isolation […]

September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.733 on Thursday, August 20th

By Emily Beckett | August 21, 2026 | Comments Off on September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.733 on Thursday, August 20th

Thursday, August 20th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $2.740, $0.084 below Wednesday’s closing price of $2.814. Trading along $2.755 leading up to the weekly storage publication, […]

September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.814 on Wednesday, August 19th

By Emily Beckett | August 20, 2026 | Comments Off on September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.814 on Wednesday, August 19th

Wednesday, August 19th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $2.844, $0.068 above Tuesday’s closing price of $2.776. News of increased cooling demand to the already bearish short-term […]

Oil Market Climbs as Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Persists

By Emily Beckett | August 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Market Climbs as Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Persists

Recap:  The crude market on Wednesday continued on its upward trend amid the absence of moves to resolve the U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Confidence in safe passage […]

Sprague’s Oil & Gas Forward Contract Programs: A Plain-Language Overview

By Abby McVeigh | August 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Sprague’s Oil & Gas Forward Contract Programs: A Plain-Language Overview

Every business approaches fuel purchasing a little differently, but most goals fall into one of three categories. Some businesses want to lock in a fixed price at a future date […]

RoadForce® Premium Diesel for Changing Seasonal Demands

By Emily Beckett | August 19, 2026 | Comments Off on RoadForce® Premium Diesel for Changing Seasonal Demands

Demanding routes, extended equipment use, and changing operating conditions can put diesel engines to the test throughout the year. RoadForce® premium diesel is formulated to help keep equipment performing through […]

Oil Prices Extend Gains for Third Session as Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fade

By Abby McVeigh | August 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Prices Extend Gains for Third Session as Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fade

Recap:  The oil market traded higher on Tuesday, settling higher for the third consecutive session, as hopes for U.S.-Iranian peace deal fade, with Iran stating that it would adopt a […]

September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.776 on Tuesday, August 18th

By Abby McVeigh | August 19, 2026 | Comments Off on September NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.776 on Tuesday, August 18th

Tuesday, August 18th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $2.702, $0.012 above Monday’s closing price of $2.690. Marking the intraday low of $2.699 within minutes of the […]