YPF SA

A global crude sell-off caused Latin American oil equities to decline, with USO tracking WTI down 5.19%. Petrobras in Brazil, YPF in Argentina, and Ecope in Colombia fell as a result.

In August 2026, Argentinians can save up to 30% on fuel by combining discounts from station apps and bank rebates. Major chains like YPF, Shell, Axion, and Puma offer app-based weekday discounts, while banks such as Banco Nación and Macro provide rebates via MODO or their apps.

Argentina's state oil company YPF executed a 10-for-1 stock split as CEO Horacio Marín aims to attract retail investors and position YPF as a global top-20 producer.

Oil-focused equities declined across the Americas as the USO-tracking WTI proxy fell 5.46% to US$122.12. YPF dropped 2.82%, leading the slide in energy stocks.

The USO oil fund increased 1.33% to $129.17. Petrobras and YPF rose by 1.46% and 0.75%, respectively, while Ecopetrol declined 1.58%, marking the sole regional loss.

Argentina's state-controlled energy company YPF is advancing a $160 million pilot project to drill 12 horizontal wells in the Vaca Muerta shale formation's Meseta Buena Esperanza block, aiming to supply natural gas to the Argentina LNG megaproject.

Oil prices fell as traders balanced supply risks against weaker demand signals, impacting Latin American producers including Brazil’s Petrobras and Argentina’s YPF. The decline affected peers across the region.

WTI crude prices surged, prompting reactions from Latin American oil equities including Petrobras and YPF. The development is reshaping investment perspectives across Brazil's pre-salt region, Guyana, Mexico, and Argentina.

Oil prices rose as USO tracked higher WTI, boosting companies like Petrobras, YPF, and Ecopetrol. Latin America's major oil-producing regions face challenges from political factors, capital expenditure, and U.S. demand.

Oil prices advanced, with Latin American producers Petrobras, Ecopetrol, and YPF closing higher. The rise is attributed to Brazil's pre-salt, Guyana's boom, and Argentina's Vaca Muerta developments.

Argentina’s YPF plans a stock split and a power-unit IPO amid a shale-driven profit surge. The company is launching a capital-markets offensive linked to fracking activities.

Oil prices rose with USO up 1.25% tracking WTI. Petrobras, YPF, and Guyana's production were highlighted, while Ecopetrol's decline showed Latin America's varied oil market.

The S&P Merval increased by 0.46% with YPF driving energy sector gains, while financials declined as investors assessed the Milei reform agenda. The article was published by The Rio Times.

Argentina's Merval rose 2.43% during a bridge-holiday session on July 13, 2026, with country risk approaching an 8-year low. Key entities included GGAL, YPF, Pampa, and the peso.

Argentina's state oil company YPF plans to begin exploratory drilling of an offshore block off the coast of Uruguay between late 2027 and early 2028. The company's chairman and chief executive, Horacio Marín, stated the area's potential could surpass the Vaca Muerta unconventional field if confirmed.

Argentina’s Merval index rose as the peso held near record highs and country risk reached an eight-year low during July 3 trading. YPF, Banco Macro, and Galicia were among the leading performers in the session.

Argentine equities closed with a 0.37% increase on July 3, driven by YPF's 2.1% rise on $3 million turnover. The Argentine peso remained near 1,488 at the weak end of its trading band.

Argentina’s private energy firms, particularly those linked to the Vaca Muerta shale basin, are returning to global debt markets. Pampa Energía expanded a 2037 bond to $950m with a 315 basis point spread, while Tecpetrol and YPF also raised significant funds abroad.

Tesla confirmed it will sell cars in Uruguay and enter Argentina, where its initial step is a charging deal with state oil firm YPF rather than direct car sales. China’s BYD already dominates the electric-vehicle market in both countries.

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC affiliate XRG has secured a 32% stake in three upstream blocks in Argentina, partnering with Eni and YPF to supply gas for the country's first LNG export terminal. This move aligns with Gulf energy majors expanding international LNG investments amid constrained home market exports.

Italy's Eni and Abu Dhabi's XRG have each secured a 32% stake in three Vaca Muerta gas blocks, supporting Argentina's initiative to boost LNG exports. The agreement involves YPF's Vaca Muerta gas assets.

Argentina oil major YPF has signed a deal to install McDonald's outlets inside its service stations, aiming to diversify revenue beyond fuel sales.

Argentina’s state oil company YPF signed a letter of intent with Tesla to explore fast electric-car charging, energy storage, and new technology. The partnership positions YPF to transition from oil to electricity amid rising competition from cheap Chinese electric cars in the market.

Argentina's YPF SA is seeking incentives for a $25 billion oil project. The project is expected to be one of the largest investments in the country's energy sector. YPF SA is the state-owned oil company of Argentina.