YPF Chief Readies War Chest for Shale Push as Milei Bolsters Oil by Live mint | February 20, 2026 1:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News YPF SA is setting aside funds to keep spending in the fast-growing Vaca Muerta basin even if oil prices fall this year as management handpicked by libertarian President Javier Milei looks to build the state-run company into a global shale star.