In this article, we are going to discuss the energy stocks that are losing this week.
After a promising start to the year, the overall energy sector has fallen by almost 5.5% since the beginning of 2025. However, it still beats the 9.9% decline suffered by the wider market. The major reason behind this downturn is the plunge in global crude oil price, caused by the continued uncertainty surrounding the ongoing tariff war, the prospects of an economic slowdown, and the recent decision by OPEC+ to increase supply in May.
The WTI crude oil price, which stood at just over $71 a barrel in the beginning of April, plunged to below $60 before again resurging to around $64.3 currently. To put additional pressure on the sector, the International Energy Agency recently cut its 2025 oil demand growth forecast by 300,000 barrels per day compared to last month, warning the world to ‘buckle up’ amid the escalating trade tensions. Moreover, OPEC also cut its 2025 global oil demand growth forecast for the first time since December last week, expecting the demand to rise by 1.30 million bpd in 2025 and by 1.28 million bpd in 2026. Both figures are down 150,000 bpd from last month’s estimates.
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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 April 15 to April 22, 2025. The following are the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price decline during this period.
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10. MV Oil Trust (NYSE:MVO)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 3.53%
MV Oil Trust (NYSE:MVO) acquires and holds term net profits interests in the oil and natural gas properties of MV Partners, LLC.
The stock of MV Oil Trust (NYSE:MVO) surged by 19.5% between April 4th and April 11th following the company’s announcement of a dividend per share of $0.275, up 14.6% from its prior dividend of $0.24. The company has raised its dividend by an average of 6.52% annually over the last five years and currently boasts a strong annual dividend yield of 21.86%. So the recent decline in share price could be due to profit-taking by investors. Another reason for the slump could be the continuous pressure on global oil prices.
9. Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 5.3%
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) provides specialty services to major and independent oil and gas companies, including refineries, chemical companies, and similar businesses.
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) reported its Q1 2025 results last week, posting a net loss of $1 million, compared to a net profit of $3.3 million for the same period in 2024. The quarterly loss includes $0.8 million of costs associated with the termination of the company’s merger agreement with Martin Resource Management Corporation. Moreover, the overall bearish sentiment regarding the oil and gas service industry has also taken a toll on the share’s price.
8. Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 5.41%
Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC) is a Houston-based independent upstream company focused on developing the prolific Santa Ynez Unit in federal waters offshore California.
Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC) faced a major setback earlier this month after it was accused by the California Coastal Commission of performing unauthorized development on the pipeline connected to the Santa Ynez Unit’s three offshore platforms. The commission also fined the oil company a record $18 million for repeatedly defying orders to stop work on a corroded pipeline and filed a lawsuit in Santa Barbara County courts challenging waivers granted to Sable.
7. Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 5.59%
Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX) is an advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies.
The stock of Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX) surged earlier this month following the company’s announcement that its production of renewable natural gas (RNG) increased 55% in March compared to the previous month. Aemetis also revealed earlier this month that it is in the final phase of LCFS pathway approvals for seven dairy digesters by the California Air Resources Board CARB, which is expected to be received in Q2 2025 and should add around $6 million to the annual revenue. So the recent decline in share price could be due to investors taking their profits.
In positive news for Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX), the company revealed this week that its Indian subsidiary has received orders totaling $31 million to supply over 33,000 kiloliters of biodiesel to three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies.
6. PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:PNRG)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 5.68%
Next on our list of Energy Stocks Losing This Week is PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:PNRG), which engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States.
The share price of PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:PNRG) declined last week despite the company posting strong results for its FY 2024. PNRG reported a total revenue of $237.8 million, up 79% YoY, while net income also nearly doubled to $55.4 million. The company’s oil production in 2024 surged by over 123% YoY to 2.56 million barrels, while NGL volumes also increased 112% to 1.28 million barrels. However, the increased production was partially offset by a decrease in prices, as the average realized oil price slipped 1.4% to $75.80 per barrel and natural gas prices plummeted 77.6% to $0.43 per Mcf.
5. Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE:CRT)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 8.64%
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE:CRT) operates as an express trust in the United States. It holds 90% net profits interests in certain royalty and overriding royalty interest properties in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, and 75% net profits interests in certain working interest properties in Texas and Oklahoma.
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE:CRT) declared its April cash dividend of $0.0321 per share last week, significantly lower than the $0.1567 per share cash distribution it announced in March. The company revealed that its oil sales volume declined by 36.8% from the previous month, while gas volume also decreased by around 19.6%. Moreover, the recent slump in oil prices has also taken a toll on CRT’s revenue, as its average price per barrel declined by around 4.6%.
4. Leishen Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:LSE)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 8.99%
Leishen Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:LSE) is deeply engaged in the oil and gas industry, and its business covers four major sectors: high-end equipment manufacturing, engineering and technical services, oilfield digital information and integration, and new energy.
Leishen Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:LSE) surged by over 124% last month as investors cheered news that the Chinese government issued a guideline on promoting the high-quality development of renewable energy and the green electricity certificate (GEC) market. This was followed by profit-taking by investors, which caused the share price to drop significantly. The stock has also been under pressure due to the plunge in global oil prices and the overall bearish sentiment regarding the oil and gas services industry.
3. Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ:PROP)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 9.95%
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ:PROP) is an independent energy company engaged in the development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States.
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ:PROP) recently filed a registration statement for the potential sale of up to $500 million of securities from time to time in one or more offerings. Just last month, the company announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $38.5 million of shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $4.50 per share. The company intends to use these proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include investments in subsidiaries, existing or future projects, drilling and development programs, funding acquisitions, working capital, capital expenditures, and debt repayment.
2. New Era Helium, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEHC)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 10.11%
New Era Helium, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEHC) is an energy company that extracts helium from natural gas reserves in North America.
New Era Helium, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEHC) recently announced an extension to the construction timeline of its Pecos Slope plant project, which is now expected to be operational in Q4 2024, instead of the initially forecasted Q2. The company revealed prolonged negotiations and financing challenges during the de-SPAC process to be the primary factors behind the delay.
That said, New Era Helium, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEHC) revealed last week that it is making progress in its plans for a new data center with Sharon AI. The joint venture intends to close on the acquisition of the 235-acre site within the next 90 days, marking a critical milestone toward construction and commercialization.
1. CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL)
Share Price Decline Between Apr. 15 and Apr. 22: 14.15%
Topping our list of Energy Stocks Losing the Most This Week is CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL), which represents the Banle Group – a leading Asia-Pacific marine fuel logistics provider operating in over 60 global ports, including key hubs in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL) revealed its full-year 2024 results last week, and while the company’s revenue soared by 35.9% YoY to $592.5 million, it reported a net loss of $3.87 million in 2024, compared to a net income of $1.13 million in 2023. The loss was mainly attributed to challenging market conditions, resulting in a 25.5% YoY decrease in gross profit and a 56.8% YoY rise in operating expenses. As a result, BANL’s EPS for FY 2024 decreased to -$0.136 from $0.045 in 2023.
Overall, CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL) ranks first on our list of the energy stocks that lost the most this week. While we acknowledge the potential of energy companies, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BANL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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