ENB Pub Note: This article is from the Epoch Times and was forwarded to us by Ronald Stein, Author and Friend to the Energy News Beat Podcast. As we have been talking on the Podcast, California is a National Security Risk. California is the 4th largest economy in the world and an “ENERGY ISLAND that […]
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The United Kingdom once stood as an industrial powerhouse, fueled by abundant domestic oil, gas, and coal reserves that powered manufacturing, jobs, and economic growth. Today, that foundation is crumbling under the weight of Net Zero policies, sky-high energy taxes, regulatory barriers, and a deliberate shift away from reliable hydrocarbons. A powerful new report from […]
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In a world already stretched thin on refined fuels, diesel has emerged as the undisputed king of commodities—and refineries are proving to be the fragile link in the global supply chain. As of early April 2026, the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz—triggered by the Iran conflict—has created the largest supply shock in diesel […]
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We have been talking about the Energy Crisis in California for years, and now it is no longer an energy crisis. It is a national security risk to the entire Republic. Don’t take our word for it, but let’s look at 10 other huge stories from other publications. Stu Turley, David Blackmon, and Mike Ariza […]
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California didn’t just inherit sky-high fuel prices — state leaders engineered them through decades of policy choices that have now collided with a global energy shock. While the national average for regular gasoline hovers around $4.00–$4.06 per gallon (up sharply from ~$2.98 a month ago), Californians are paying $5.71–$5.89 for regular gas and a record […]
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Energy News Beat Exclusive Analysis – Stu Turley Diesel prices are surging across key markets—and rising faster than gasoline or petrol in many places. As Sky News economics editor Ed Conway highlighted in his widely shared X post and video primer (posted March 31, 2026), this isn’t just another blip in the energy markets. It’s […]
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We have a new website rolling out this week, and I am showing off the new template. We also have 9 huge stories. When you have the IEA last week setting the stage for energy lockdowns, buckle up. I do not think many people are up to the lockdowns again. But I would take this […]
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Is California on the precipice of social and economic collapse? ENB Pub Note: This article is from the California Globe by Katy Grimes, and she has appeared on the Energy News Beat several times discussing the California energy crisis caused by Gavin Newsom. David Blackmon, Stu Turley, and Mike Ariza will be recording a podcast […]
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Southern Nevadans are paying over $5 a gallon for gas — and Congresswoman Susie Lee wants you to believe it’s all because of “Trump’s war.” In a now-viral X post, Rep. Lee (D-NV) claimed: “Southern Nevadans are now paying over $5/gallon for gas because of Trump’s war. We need to lower costs for hardworking families. […]
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While California’s leaders double down on aggressive decarbonization mandates and refinery-hostile regulations, Australia is delivering a live-action preview of exactly where those policies lead: shuttered refineries, chronic import dependence, and a full-blown fuel crisis that is now hammering farmers, truckers, and everyday consumers. The timing could not be more urgent. As of March 2026, Australia’s […]
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