U.S. energy stocks rise in pre-market trading as oil prices climb.

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U.S. energy stocks rose in pre-market trading on August 31, 2026, as oil prices surged amid shifting sentiment in the crypto market. Halliburton (HAL.N) climbed 2.27%, Valero Energy (VLO.N) gained 2.17%, and Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) added 1.79%. West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude both jumped over 3%, reaching $85.54 and $90.86 per barrel, respectively. The Fear & Greed Index showed a slight shift toward optimism, reflecting broader market trends.

Huo Xing Finance reports that on August 31, according to BIT (Bit.com) market data, U.S. energy stocks rose pre-market amid rising international crude oil prices: Halliburton (HAL.N) increased 2.27%, Valero Energy (VLO.N) rose 2.17%, Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) gained 1.79%, Chevron (CVX.N) climbed 1.58%, ExxonMobil (XOM.N) advanced 1.3%, and Marathon Oil (MRO.N) rose 1.55%. As of publication, both U.S. and Brent crude oil were up over 3% on the day, trading at $85.54 and $90.86 per barrel, respectively.

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