Shares of integrated oil and gas companies are trading higher after the U.S. and Iran continued military strikes over the weekend, with each side claiming it will control the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries may lead to more gasoline and diesel shortages globally.

BP Walked Away From a Potential $4.5 Billion Bet on Devon Energy's Eagle Ford Shale. Here's What It Means for BP and DVN Stock.

BP has reportedly withdrawn from negotiations to purchase Devon Energy's Eagle Ford Shale assets, valued at approximately $4.5 billion. The decision comes as Devon faces pressure from activist investor TOMS Capital to divest assets or sell itself entirely. BP cited capital discipline concerns, likely due to uncertainty about global oil prices if the Iran conflict ends, causing Devon's stock to drop 3.6% on the news.

HSBC Upgrades BP to Buy, Raises Price Target to $51.3

'BP Has In Recent Weeks Been Evaluating Acquisition Targets To Grow Its U.S. Shale Business, Has Been In Data Rooms Studying Deals For Oil-Weighted Shale Assets Worth Between $2B-$5B; BP Is Weighing A Bid For Devon Energy's Eagle Ford Asset, Sources Say'

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'Europe’s Diesel Prices Race Ahead of US on Export-Ban Risks' - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-24/europe-s-diesel-prices-race-ahead-of-us-on-export-ban-risks

Shares of oil and gas related-companies are lower amid reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia is attempting to restore crude oil exports quickly through pipeline repairs and ship-to-ship transfers. Also, API and EIA data indicated weekly U.S. crude and distillate inventory growth, further pressuring the oil price.

This Asbury Automotive Group Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Tuesday

Analysts upgraded Sweetgreen, Cenovus, Asbury Automotive, Magnolia Oil & Gas and Sensata Technologies, with targets raised or set.