--- title: "Dow Jones Top Energy Headlines at 4 PM ET: Oil's surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates | The ..." type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/298500491.md" description: "Oil prices surged above $100/barrel, reigniting inflation fears ahead of central bank rate decisions. Key energy developments include Fortum's nuclear deal with Google, Holtec's major nuclear IPO, and NextEra securing a $1.9B DOE loan for plant restarts. Meanwhile, OPEC+ agreed to maintain output in October, while Trump-backed NY pipeline was blocked and Tamarack Valley merged with Headwater Exploration." datetime: "2026-09-09T20:22:29.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/298500491.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298500491.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/298500491.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Dow Jones Top Energy Headlines at 4 PM ET: Oil's surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates | The ... Oil's surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in seven weeks, reviving concerns about global energy supply disruptions and a fresh inflationary shock just as major central banks prepare to make key interest-rate decisions later this month. ---- The High-Stakes Gamble Playing Out in the Natural-Gas Market Europe has stockpiled only enough natural gas to get through a mild winter. ---- Fortum Jumps on Google Nuclear Power Agreement Shares jumped after the Nordic energy company signed a deal with Google to power data centers in Finland. ---- Trump-Backed Pipeline Into New York Blocked by Court A federal appeals court blocked the Northeast Supply Enhancement natural gas pipeline project into New York City. ---- Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk Find insight on oil futures, Doosan Enerbility, Ithaca Energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. ---- Holtec Launches One of the Largest Nuclear IPOs Yet Holtec Nuclear is seeking to raise about $900 million as it prepares to restart the Palisades nuclear plant and expand into small modular reactors. ---- Nepal's Big Bet on Hydropower Miscalculated One Thing-Monster Floods The country has hundreds of projects in development, but they are now threatened by growing instability in the Himalayas. ---- Tamarack Valley to Merge With Headwater Exploration in Over $7.24 Billion Deal The acquisition combines Headwater's low-cost production footprint with Tamarack's asset base, bringing together more than 1,500 sections of contiguous land across northern Alberta. ---- NextEra Energy, DOE Close on Loan for Nuclear Power Plant NextEra Energy said it reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Energy, closing on a loan of up to $1.9 billion to support the restart of the company's Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa. ---- From Oil Fields to Data Centers. Why This Stock Is Surging 16% Today. Solaris Energy stock soars after the company raises quarterly guidance expectations that tops Wall Street forecasts. ---- Iran's Oil Dollars Are Drying Up-and Plunging It Deeper Into Crisis The U.S. blockade and dwindling supplies already on the water are squeezing Tehran's most important export earner. ---- OPEC, Allies Agree to Keep Oil Output Steady in October The cartel's move comes after six straight monthly increases. (END) Dow Jones Newswires September 09, 2026 16:15 ET (20:15 GMT) Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. ### Related Stocks - [NEP.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NEP.US.md) - [NEE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NEE.US.md) - [USO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/USO.US.md) - [SCO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SCO.US.md) - [UCO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UCO.US.md) - [BNO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BNO.US.md) - [GUSH.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GUSH.US.md) - [DRIP.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DRIP.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Brent Tops $102 As Mideast Conflict Intensifies, HSBC Hikes Oil Forecast](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298584876.md) - [Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 months](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298661520.md) - [Lowering gas prices requires stopping climate shakedowns](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298951631.md) - [Mapping the Market: Mind the gap in US oil as Iran tensions escalate](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298712793.md) - [Trump says Iran war will end after U.S. midterm elections](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298804473.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**