Domestic energy-related stocks showed a clear divergence by individual stock, reflecting international oil price trends and the Middle East situation.

While buying interest flowed in mainly for refining and oil distribution stocks, some large-cap energy stocks exhibited heavy movements due to profit-taking.

■ Oil Distribution and Refining Stocks Lead the Rally As of the afternoon, Heungku Oil recorded the steepest gain, rising 17.58% during the session to 10,700 won. It surged to as high as 11,270 won intraday, drawing concentrated investor attention.

S-Oil, a refining company, also traded 2.04% higher at 130,000 won, demonstrating a strong performance by climbing to 140,000 won during the session.

Michang Oil also recorded a 3.45% increase to 140,800 won, and Korea Shell Oil supported overall investment sentiment in the energy sector by rising 2.93% to 510,000 won. Far East Oil maintained a slightly higher range, up 0.16% at 3,105 won.

■ Large-Cap Energy Stocks Decline Amid Profit-Taking At the same time, SK Innovation fell 3.56% to 100,100 won, and GS dropped 2.50% to 78,100 won, indicating a relatively sluggish trend for large-cap energy stocks.

This is interpreted as a result of international oil price volatility and supply and demand differences across sub-sectors influencing individual stock price movements.

■ Oil Prices and Middle East Variables Continue to Be Monitored The market expects that international oil prices, geopolitical issues in the Middle East, and changes in global crude oil supply and demand will act as major variables for domestic energy stocks for the time being.

Investors are keeping an eye on the direction of oil prices along with refining margins, raw material prices, and foreign investment flows, as they position themselves across individual stocks.

[This is an article written with the assistance of AI. This article does not constitute investment advice, and any losses resulting from asset investment may be borne by the investor.]