Secretary Scott Bessent has levers he can still pull to keep oil prices stable for a few weeks – Key Points from his Interview on Fox

As the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran roils global energy markets and pushes benchmark crude above $100 per barrel at times, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is wielding sanctions policy like a supply-side tool. With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure and Iranian exports partially disrupted, Bessent has already pulled several levers — temporary Russian oil sanctions […]

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Black gold gushes into California as offshore bill kicks into gear following Trump executive order – But what good will it do?

Oil is flowing again off the Santa Barbara coast for the first time in over a decade. On Monday, Sable Offshore Corp. restarted the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, sending “black gold” from its Dos Cuadras Field platforms through the onshore network that ends at Pentland Station in Kern County. The move follows President Donald Trump’s […]

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The Energy Tale of Two States: One of Independence, Dominance, and the Other of Collapse and Failure

In the vast landscape of American energy, few contrasts are as stark as that between Texas and California. One state embodies self-reliance and global leadership, producing far more energy than it consumes while bolstering the nation\’s security and economy. The other grapples with policy-driven shortages, relying heavily on imports to meet basic needs—often from unstable […]

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Oil and Gas Markets are Upended and Recovery will be Months

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, marking what experts describe as the largest oil supply disruption in history. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial shipping since late February 2026, approximately 20 million barrels per day (mb/d) of oil and petroleum products—representing about 20% of global […]

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California Is a National Security Risk of Gavin Newsom’s Making – The Iran Conflict is Exposing the National Security Crisis

In the heart of America\’s energy landscape, California stands as a cautionary tale of ideological overreach. Under Governor Gavin Newsom\’s aggressive push toward net zero emissions, the state has waged an unrelenting war on its own oil and gas industry. This crusade, framed as a bold step against climate change, has instead crippled domestic production, […]

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Exxon Ships U.S. Gasoline to Australia: Unpacking the Global Gasoline and Diesel Market Crisis

In a striking sign of tightening global fuel supplies, Exxon Mobil has scheduled its first-ever shipments of gasoline from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Australia, totaling around 600,000 barrels this month. These cargoes, loading from Houston in mid-March aboard medium-range tankers like the Largo Eagle and Nord Ventura, consist mostly of gasoline with some diesel […]

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Hormuz Dependency by Country: A Critical Energy Chokepoint Under Scrutiny

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, remains one of the world\’s most vital energy arteries. In 2024, approximately 20 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil, condensate, and petroleum products transited this chokepoint, representing about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption. Additionally, around one-fifth […]

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