In this article, we are going to discuss the energy stocks that are gaining this week.
Global markets breathed a sigh of relief this week after President Trump moderated his stance on the import tariffs on Chinese goods, easing fears of further trade escalation between the two largest economies in the world. The tensions between Beijing and Washington were high earlier this month after the former imposed increased export controls on its crucial rare-earth minerals and the latter responded with the threat of significantly higher tariffs on Chinese imports.
The energy industry was among the biggest losers in this whole situation, as the global crude oil prices came crashing down amidst fears of an economic slowdown in the world’s two largest oil consumers. While the crude prices have since witnessed a slight rebound, investors remain concerned as the US inventories continue to rise sharply and the International Energy Agency (IEA) further increased its projections of a global crude glut next year.
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 October 10 and October 17, 2025. The following are the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked in ascending order based on their share price gains during this period.
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10. TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE)
Share Price Gains Between Oct. 10 and Oct. 17: 7.32%
TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various energy sources.
TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) received a boost this week after the company revealed that it expects its oil and gas production for the third quarter to reach 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), up 4% YoY and above its annual and quarterly guidance of more than 3%. As a result of the increased production and higher refining margins, the company expects its Q3 earnings and cash flow to grow compared to the same period last year, despite a $10 per barrel decline in oil prices.
Moreover, on October 10, 2025, Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng raised the firm’s price target for TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) from $65 to $67, while maintaining a ‘Sector Perform’ rating on the shares. The move came as the firm updated its price targets for the US Integrated Oil, Refining, and Large Cap E&P stocks under its coverage.
9. Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT)
Share Price Gains Between Oct. 10 and Oct. 17: 8.07%
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) is a Bermuda-based international tanker company that specializes in operating Suezmax crude oil tankers.
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) was among the shipping stocks that shot up this week following a majority vote by the International Maritime Organization to defer its decision on a global carbon pricing system on the shipping industry by a year. Backed by the European Union, the plan was intended to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate. However, the legally-binding carbon tax faced stiff opposition from Riyadh and Washington, with President Trump calling it a ‘scam tax’ and the State Department even laying out a series of threats against countries that supported it.
President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, October 16:
“I am outraged that the International Maritime Organization is voting in London this week to pass a global Carbon Tax. The United States will NOT stand for this Global Green New Scam Tax on Shipping and will not adhere to it in any way, shape, or form. We will not tolerate increased prices on American Consumers OR the creation of a Green New Scam Bureaucracy to spend YOUR money on their Green dreams. Stand with the United States, and vote NO in London tomorrow!”
