Why These Energy Stocks are Losing This Week

In this article, we are going to discuss the energy stocks that are losing this week.

The overall energy sector fell by almost 4% between September 26 and October 3, compared to an uptick of around 1% in the overall market. The downturn is primarily due to a decline in global crude oil prices, with the WTI crude oil futures hitting a 4-month low this week.

The expectations of accelerated supply hikes from the OPEC+ and a potential US government shutdown have continued to weigh down the market recently, offsetting the short-term geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

However, the OPEC+ has now announced that it would increase its production by a modest 137,000 barrels a day next month as group leaders Saudi Arabia and Russia overcame a difference in position.

Our Methodology

To collect data for this article, we have referred to several stock screeners to find energy stocks that have fallen the most between September 26 and October 3, 2025. The following are the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price surge during this period.

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10. Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE:TRGP)

Share Price Decline Between Sep. 26 – Oct. 3: 6.83%

Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE:TRGP) is a leading provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent infrastructure companies in North America.

Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE:TRGP) suffered a setback last month after BofA reduced the stock’s price target from $220 to $200, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating on its shares. Additionally, the decline in oil prices over the last week has also contributed to the stock’s downfall.

That said, Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE:TRGP) remains focused on growth and announced this week that it is moving forward with plans to construct the Speedway NGL Pipeline and a new gas processing plant to support its growing production in the Permian basin. The estimated cost of the projects has been reported at $1.6 billion. Moreover, the company also revealed that it will move forward with the construction of the 275 million cubic feet per day Yeti gas processing plant in the Permian Delaware Basin.

9. Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE)

Share Price Decline Between Sep. 26 – Oct. 3: 6.92%

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) is an independent energy company that engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas.

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) faced a slight downturn last week following an almost 8% decline in the WTI crude oil price, as the rising output from OPEC+ and a potential US government shutdown continue to weigh on the market.

Moreover, Mizuho recently lowered its price target for Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) from $22 to $19, while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating on its shares. The move comes as the firm adjusted ratings in the integrated oil space after updating its commodity price outlook and valuations.

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) made headlines this August after it was reported that Crescent Energy has agreed to acquire the company in an all-stock deal, valued at around $3.1 billion, including debt.