Rigzone media bias and reliability
Rigzone is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 64 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Rigzone biased?
Rigzone is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Rigzone left or right?
Rigzone is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Rigzone reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Rigzone. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Rigzone has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Rigzone’s own report linked underneath.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government "certain authorities" to negotiate with the U.S. The development comes as oil prices fell and U.S. officials indicated a preference for diplomatic resolution.
Rigzone reported it asOil Prices Sink as Iran Signals Talks (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated he would become 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats gain a majority in Congress, indicating he would reject legislation before eventually making deals. The comments were made in an interview with the New York Post.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Threatens Vetoes if Democrats Win (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Imperial Oil announced a third-quarter profit of $2.45 billion, a significant increase from $539 million in the same period last year. The company's results were bolstered by rising oil prices and improved refining margins, while upstream production saw a slight decrease.
Rigzone reported it asBig Oil Scores $56B Windfall on Spiking Fuel Prices (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd expects its Russian crude imports to fall in November because freight costs have risen and Middle‑Eastern grades are now cheaper. Russian oil made up about 37 % of its supply in the July‑September quarter, and the company will shut down units at its Mumbai and Kochi refineries for maintenance.
Rigzone reported it asGulf Oil Bargains Lure India Away from Russia (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia and Singapore have agreed to a memorandum of understanding for storing Saudi crude oil in Singapore's Jurong Rock Caverns. The arrangement, set to begin in the second half of 2027, aims to bolster Singapore's energy security and the resilience of Saudi crude supply in Southeast Asia.
Rigzone reported it asSaudi, Singapore Announce Oil Storage Deal (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
The Trump administration is providing up to $42 million in federal funding to revive the stalled Constitution Pipeline project. The money, from the Defense Production Act, will support permitting and pre-construction work for the pipeline intended to carry natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York.
Rigzone reported it asDOE Advancing Constitution Pipeline to 'Strengthen Security' (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 per barrel following a drone attack on a Saudi oil field that killed at least one person. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebels, has heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.
Rigzone reported it asOil Surges 4% After Deadly Saudi Attacks (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told media that a peace agreement with Iran is extremely difficult and that economic pressure will stay in place until Tehran stops attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign minister said the strait will remain closed until the US accepts Tehran’s terms, noting indirect talks via Pakistan and Qatar.
Rigzone reported it asIran Intensifies Strikes on Ships (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday, with Brent crude futures falling to $114.51 and US West Texas Intermediate futures at $101.04. The drop occurred despite recent surges to near six-month highs, influenced by hopes for reduced Iran-US hostilities, though attacks on Saudi Arabia maintained investor caution.
Rigzone reported it asOil Prices Hover Near Five-Month High (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Venezuela anticipates attracting nearly $76 billion in oil investments over the next five years, according to acting President Delcy Rodriguez. Agreements include plans for 250 drilling rigs and cover 17 oilfields.
Rigzone reported it asVenezuela Sees Nearly $76B Oil Investment Over 5 Years (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has agreed to accelerate the release of around 100 million barrels of remaining emergency oil stocks. This accelerated release includes over 20 million barrels of diesel, with total releases now set to exceed the original 400 million barrel commitment.
Rigzone reported it asIEA Agrees to Release of Outstanding 100MM Oil Barrels (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that large‑scale oil, gas and mineral exploration will start soon in Greenland, claiming the island holds more readily available oil than almost any other country and is strategically unparalleled for US and European defence. A September security deal permits new US bases and a missile‑defence system, and former envoy Jeff Landry was named to push Greenland’s integration into the United States.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Touts 'Massive' Oil, Gas Exploration in Greenland (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy and communications infrastructure, hitting facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Russia's Defence Ministry stated the targets served military purposes, while Ukraine reported civilian deaths and injuries and a lack of prior warning from Western allies.
Rigzone reported it asRussia Hits Ukraine Energy Plants (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine did not receive advance intelligence from its partners regarding a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv. He described the attack as "particularly vile" and stressed the importance of early warnings for saving lives.
Rigzone reported it asRussia Hits Ukraine Energy Plants (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorsky has contacted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regarding reported speed limitations on Starlink terminals in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials confirmed the restrictions, which they say have impacted military missions.
Rigzone reported it asZelenskyy Accuses Trump, Musk of Throttling Satellite Usage (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
A Houthi missile hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, killing one person and wounding about twelve. Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemned the strike as a dangerous escalation. Japan's foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi also issued a statement of condemnation and condolences on 11 October.
Rigzone reported it asAramco HQ Hit as Houthis Escalate Attacks (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced a deal to purchase diesel fuel from Russia following a phone call with Vladimir Putin. The US Treasury Secretary has affirmed the agreement's legality and benefit to Americans, while concerns remain regarding sanctions law.
Rigzone reported it asZelenskyy Risks Split with Trump (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Shell has agreed to purchase a 30% stake in Equinor's Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Canada. The development, estimated to cost C$14 billion, is Canada's first deepwater oil project and is expected to see a final investment decision next year.
Rigzone reported it asShell Comes In after BP Exits Equinor Oil Project offshore Canada (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, with President Volodymyr Zelensky declaring an end to an energy truce. The move follows a unilateral ceasefire proposal by former US President Donald Trump, which was not confirmed by Russia or Ukraine.
Rigzone reported it asUkraine Says It Attacked 4th Russian Refinery This Week (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
The International Energy Agency is encouraging member states to assess the need for additional strategic diesel reserve releases. This comes amid ongoing concerns over fuel prices and recent attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure.
Rigzone reported it asIEA Members Support Oil Stock Release Acceleration (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Rigzone. We asked on 5 October 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Rigzone.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- rigzone.com
- Seen publishing on
- rigzone.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 64
- Reports listed
- 66
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
66 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Rigzone has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 64 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Rigzone’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 2 days after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 2 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 2 November 2026. Ratings pulled 5 October 2026.
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