Market Chatter: Exxon, Chevron Executives Cancel Trips to UAE Event Over Security Concerns

02:02 PM EDT, 10/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Executives from Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) have canceled their plans to attend the United Arab Emirates' largest oil show next week over security concerns, Reuters reported Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the developments. Exxon Chief Executive Darren Woods was set to attend the conference in Abu Dhabi, while Chevron Upstream President Clay Neff was slated to appear, the report said, citing the sources. Exxon and Chevron didn't immediately reply to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 182.40, Change: +0.38, Percent Change: +0.21