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US oil M&A slowdown in Q2
The US oil and gas exploration and production sector experienced a significant decline in merger and acquisition deal values during the second quarter of 2026, dropping to $9.1 billion—its lowest level in years—representing a 76% decrease compared to the first quarter. This decline was driven by fluctuating crude oil prices and geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which weakened asset valuations and widened the gap between buyers and sellers. Despite this, major companies continued to show interest in purchasing high-quality assets in the Permian Basin.
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