Why These Energy Stocks Are Losing This Week

5. YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF)

Share Price Decline Between Sep 5 – Sep 12: 12.16%

YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) is an energy company that engages in the oil and gas upstream and downstream activities in Argentina.

YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) was among the Argentinian stocks that plunged heavily last week after President Javier Milei’s party lost by a landslide in local elections, sparking investor concerns over his government’s ability to implement its major economic reform agenda. Milei’s La Libertad Avanza coalition garnered 34% of the vote in the all-important Buenos Aires province – 13 points less than the leftwing Peronist party.

Following the recent downturn, YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) has fallen by over 39% since the beginning of 2025.