Today, energy stocks surged as oil prices extended their sharp rally, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions and constrained supply. The gains spanned the entire oil value chain, highlighting the sector’s broad-based strength. At the top of the leaderboard were $Occidental(OXY)$ , up 7.2%, and $ConocoPhillips(COP)$ , up 6.1%, reflecting strong investor appetite for high-quality upstream assets. $Exxon Mobil(XOM)$ added 5.2%, directly benefiting from higher crude prices, while $Chevron(CVX)$ rose 4.8%, supported by its Permian Basin production advantage. Other low-cost producers also outperformed.