Growing market activity highlights the expanding role of Vivakor’s physical crude oil marketing platform

Dallas, TX, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) ("Vivakor" or the "Company"), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse and remediation services, today highlighted increased activity across its Supply and Trading business as continued geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East contributes to volatility across global crude oil markets.

Vivakor Supply & Trading, LLC ("VST") is experiencing increased activity across its physical crude oil marketing platform as changing supply, demand and pricing dynamics create additional opportunities in key U.S. crude oil markets. The increased activity builds on the growth in recurring contracted volumes and commercial activity announced by Vivakor in recent months and reflects VST’s expanding commercial relationships and market connectivity.