In this article, we are going to discuss the energy stocks that are gaining this week.
After plunging to a 52-week low earlier this month, the energy sector has since slightly recovered, posting gains of around 2% over the last week. The primary reason behind this slight surge is the modest increase in global crude oil prices, due to a temporary suspension of President Trump’s tariffs on most countries and his softening rhetoric regarding the levies imposed on China. Investor sentiment was also buoyed by a reported 4.6 million barrel drop in US crude oil inventories last week, far exceeding expectations of an 800,000 barrel drop.
Another sector that has recently been in the spotlight is liquified natural gas, since an increasing number of countries are now looking to buy American LNG to narrow down their trade gap with the United States. A great example is how Indian state-run GAIL has issued a tender to acquire up to 26% stake in an LNG project in the United States, bundling the offer with a 15-year gas import deal, and aiding New Delhi’s efforts to narrow its trade surplus with Washington. Moreover, the threat of Trump’s tariffs is pushing Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan to consider investing in a massive natural gas project in Alaska. The project aims to produce 20 million metric tons of LNG annually, equal to about 23% of the total LNG that the US exported last year. In fact, Taiwan’s state oil and gas company CPC Corporation already signed an LoI last month to purchase six million metric tons of gas from Alaska LNG.
A deep sea tanker vessel laden with liquified natural gas, contrailing a majestic stream of white smoke.
Our Methodology
To collect data for this article, we have referred to several stock screeners to find energy stocks that have surged the most between April 16 and April 23, 2025. The following are the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price surge during this period.
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10. Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK)
Share Price Gains Between Apr. 16 – Apr. 23: 6.19%
Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) operates, acquires, and develops technologies and assets in the oil and gas industry and offers related environmental solutions in the United States and Kuwait.
The share price of Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) continues to surge after the company reported a strong performance in Q4 2024, posting a revenue of $41.7 million, up by 201% YoY, while its gross profit also grew by a staggering 746% YoY. VIVK’s overall revenue for FY 2024 increased 51% YoY to $89.8 million, and the company ended the year with a projected annual revenue run-rate exceeding $160 million, marking the highest level of contracted revenue in its history.
9. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST)
Share Price Gains Between Apr. 16 – Apr. 23: 6.42%
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) is a leading independent operator, with its main assets in Vaca Muerta, the largest shale oil and shale gas play under development outside North America.
The stock of Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) garnered significant investor attention after the company recently announced the acquisition of Petronas Argentina, which holds a 50% working interest in the La Amarga Chica unconventional concession in Vaca Muerta, Argentina. The $1.2 billion acquisition is expected to enhance VIST’s production by approximately 47% and aligns with its long-term growth plans.
Moreover, Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) recently reported its results for Q1 2025, highlighting a 47% increase in total production to 80,913 boe/d.