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 29 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.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have captured the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea. This move strengthens their control over a vital maritime shipping route and pushes them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Rigzone reported it asWhat Does the Yanbu Outage Mean? (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
Rigzone reported it asOil Climbs Amid Saudi Pipeline Halt (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
The United States has commenced G20 energy meetings in Houston, Texas, aimed at promoting 'energy abundance'. The talks occur as the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran continues to disrupt global fuel markets. Delegations from major economies and oil producers are attending.
Rigzone reported it asVenezuela to Join G20 Energy Summit (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Foreign ministers from Gulf states are planning to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Salalah, Oman, on Monday. The meeting's objective is to exert pressure on Oman and Iran to reach a temporary agreement concerning shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rigzone reported it asGulf States Mull Hormuz Talks with Iran (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
Rigzone reported it asOil Closes at Highest Level in 4 Months (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
Rigzone reported it asBrent Oil Price Breaks $100 Per Barrel (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
Rigzone reported it asGoldman Flags Risk of $120 Oil (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Chevron announced plans to invest over $7 billion in Venezuela, targeting 600,000 barrels per day by 2031. The deal follows a US government push to revive Venezuela’s oil industry, including Pentagon profit-sharing, but analysts question its legal and political durability.
Rigzone reported it asEni Finalizes Venezuelan Deal for 35Bbbl Field (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
The US and Iran exchanged strikes, with the US targeting Kharg and Larak Islands and Iran claiming to hit US bases in the UAE and Jordan. Iran stated its oil production on Kharg Island continued despite bombings.
Rigzone reported it asOil Rallies on Fresh US-Iran Fighting (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing, with Kuwait and Qatar restoring 70% of pre-war levels. Traders have developed new methods, including ship-to-ship transfers, to mitigate risks in the vital waterway.
Rigzone reported it asKuwait, Qatar Cargoes Boost Hormuz Oil Flows (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Oil prices declined as investors anticipated the announcement of new US sanctions against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reveal the measures, which Iran has dismissed. Asian stock markets remained flat.
Rigzone reported it asOil Retreats While Iran Pressure Builds (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Iran has announced the discovery of a significant natural gas reserve in Fars Province. The find, estimated at over 7.5 trillion cubic feet, comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and potential new US sanctions.
Rigzone reported it asIran Announces Gas Discovery (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced plans for new Iran sanctions on 24 August 2026, describing them as the 'most powerful economic isolation' in history. Brent crude futures rose 2.36% to $93.78, while WTI futures climbed 2.33% to $87.83. Right-rated outlets led on the oil price surge and Trump’s warnings to third countries aiding Iran.
Rigzone reported it asIran Tensions Push Oil Near $94 (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 'unprecedented economic warfare and isolation' on Iran, warning that any country enabling financial or governmental aid to Tehran would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. Reports vary on whether specific measures or targets were named, with China identified as Iran’s largest oil buyer.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Targets Iran Trade Partners (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced new economic measures against Iran, warning any country providing financial or logistical support would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. The move follows stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump claiming Iran had rejected a deal.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Targets Iran Trade Partners (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Trump announces potential new Iran sanctions and declares Strait of Hormuz blockade effective
Trust 42Donald Trump said the US could impose further sanctions on Iran, described a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as '100% successful', and argued that increased US oil production had reduced global reliance on the waterway. Oil prices, he said, had not spiked as feared and remained around $84 to $85 per barrel.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Targets Iran Trade Partners (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Iran’s chief negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts its naval blockade, releases frozen assets and ends oil sanctions. A vessel was struck in the strait, injuring at least one crew member, as tensions escalate over a June memorandum of understanding.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Targets Iran Trade Partners (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced plans for new Iran sanctions on 24 August 2026, describing them as the 'most powerful economic isolation' in history. Brent crude futures rose 2.36% to $93.78, while WTI futures climbed 2.33% to $87.83. Right-rated outlets led on the oil price surge and Trump’s warnings to third countries aiding Iran.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Targets Iran Trade Partners (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Oil prices declined as investors anticipated the announcement of new US sanctions against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reveal the measures, which Iran has dismissed. Asian stock markets remained flat.
Rigzone reported it asTrump Targets Iran Trade Partners (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Brent crude futures rose to $91.28 on 19 August as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz shut to shipping, contradicting US claims it was open. Iraq approved alternative export routes, while Chinese shippers avoided the strait amid heightened tensions.
Rigzone reported it asOil Hits Three-Week High on Iran Standoff (opens Rigzone in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Rigzone. We asked on 5 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
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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
- 29
- Reports listed
- 32
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
32 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 29 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 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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