Oil prices experienced a minor uptick as investors awaited official U.S. inventory data following a report showing a decrease in crude stocks alongside increases in gasoline and distillates. On the other hand, Shell issued a warning about expected lower earnings in the fourth quarter, mainly due to expiring hedging contracts in their integrated gas division. Despite this, hydrogen-related stocks such as Plug Power and Bloom Energy saw a significant surge after the Treasury Department introduced new rules for companies seeking tax breaks for clean hydrogen production. Additionally, nuclear-energy stocks witnessed a positive trend after the relaxation of hydrogen tax-credit rules, permitting struggling nuclear power plants to generate clean hydrogen. The energy market also saw movements in natural gas stocks due to factors like enhanced export capacity, indicating potential prolonged elevation in U.S. gas prices.