Shares of Santos (ASX:STO) and Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) fell around 2% and 3%, respectively, in recent Tuesday trade despite a sharp rise in global oil prices following Iran's attack on a Kuwaiti tanker in the Persian Gulf and escalating threats from US President Donald Trump against Iranian infrastructure.
Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) edged down, earlier hitting its highest level since September 2023.
Brent crude futures rose 1.9% to $109.47 a barrel.