Energy Security Index — November 2026: 53.7

The Energy Security Index averaged 53.7 in November 2026. The month started at its peak reading of 56 on November 1 before falling to its lowest point of 52 on November 2. Tension was driven by reports of a drone strike causing a blaze at a Russian oil refinery in Kstovo, alongside Ukraine resuming attacks on Russian refineries and Russia reporting a massive drone attack on an industrial enterprise. Meanwhile, concerns were eased as oil prices dropped when U.S.-Iran peace talks raised hopes of reducing Middle East supply disruptions and calming war fears. Household bills surged during this period as U.S. oil firms profited from the Iran war.

Peak 56 on 2026-11-01 · low 52 on 2026-11-02 · live month, refreshes daily · ← October · Energy Security Index timeline · · World Tension, same month

• Ukraine war latest: Russian oil refinery in Kstovo ablaze after reported overnight drone strike The Kyiv Independent · 2026-11-01
• Oil Prices Plunge More Than 4% as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Raise Hopes of Easing Middle East Supply Disruptions EnergyNow.com · 2026-11-02
• Russia says 'massive' drone attack targeted 'industrial enterprise' amid reports oil refinery hit Euronews.com · 2026-11-01
• How US oil firms profit $130bn from Iran war as household bills surge Al Jazeera · 2026-11-02
• Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries The Guardian · 2026-11-01
• Oil Declines Ahead of Midterm Elections Despite Hormuz Attacks Bloomberg.com · 2026-11-02
• How the Iran War Is Disrupting Global Oil and Gas Supply EnergyNow.com · 2026-11-02
• Diamondback Energy Beats Profit Estimates as Iran War Lifts Oil Prices EnergyNow.com · 2026-11-02

• Oil Prices Plunge More Than 4% as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Raise Hopes of Easing Middle East Supply Disruptions
• Crude oil sinks more than 7% as U.S.-Iran peace talks ease war fears
• Trump touts 'record' drop in oil prices on election eve, says Iran wants a deal
• Oil prices decline after draft of Iran peace agreement circulates