The Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is navigating a bumpy path. Cooling geopolitical tensions, like the Israel-Iran ceasefire talks, have chipped away at crude’s “war premium,” pushing WTI prices lower. Natural gas is also under pressure, with production outpacing demand and storage already above seasonal norms. In the long term, rising EV adoption and cleaner energy policies could stall oil demand growth, especially in advanced economies. That is adding uncertainty t ...