Two sources said Vitol became a major buyer of Iraqi crude in September, purchasing at least 25 million barrels.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the Senate Democratic lead negotiator, said Thursday that long-sought permitting reform to speed approvals for large energy and infrastructure projects may not reach a vote before the election. The package, a priority for President Trump, would shorten federal approval timelines and environmental reviews, favoring oil and gas developers and potentially aiding renewables by accelerating long-distance transmission to link remote wind and solar to load centers. Two people familiar with the talks said negotiators have agreed language aimed at protecting consumers from power-price increases tied to data-center construction.

Spain August producer prices (PPI) rose 2.9% MoM, down from 3.0% in July.