US energy stocks gain after Trump comments raise doubts over Iran deal
USO•US oil and gas shares rose premarket as oil prices climbed after President Donald Trump said, “We don't need a deal with Iran.” Brent gained 1.30% to $93.97 a barrel and US WTI rose 0.90% to $87.31.
1. Energy shares rise
ExxonMobil and Chevron each gained 1.3% premarket. ConocoPhillips rose 1.1%, Diamondback Energy added 1.6%, Occidental Petroleum jumped 1.5% and APA Corp gained 1.4%. PBF Energy rose about 1.8%, Phillips 66 gained 1.4% and SLB rose 1.1%.
