In a surprising turn of events amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing war with Iran may conclude imminently. Speaking to CBS News on March 9, 2026, Trump described the military operation as \”very complete\” and suggested that hostilities could wrap up soon. This statement comes […]
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As oil prices surge past $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the global energy market is facing unprecedented volatility. Brent crude briefly topped $110 in early March 2026, marking the first time in nearly four years that prices have […]
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In a rapidly evolving global energy landscape, recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, combined with broader monetary and diplomatic strategies, are reshaping oil and gas markets. These shifts aim not only to stabilize prices and bolster the U.S. dollar but also to foster peace by undermining adversarial networks that fund conflicts like the war in […]
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In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions and a rapidly evolving global energy landscape, Russia is decisively pivoting its gas and oil exports eastward. This strategic shift, driven by lucrative opportunities in Asia amid disruptions from the ongoing Iran conflict, is reshaping international energy dynamics. As Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak recently confirmed, negotiations are […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Giacomo Prandelli\’s Substack \”The Merchants News\”. He has been on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and we are looking to have him on again. He is a great author, and we recommend subscribing to his Substack. Lloyds of London appears to be the holdup now, and […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Andrew Korybko\’s Newsletter on Substack. What he does not mention in the article is that if you tie the Venezuelan pricing controls that Stu Turley expects to be dropped onto Iran, and possibly Iraq, it really starts to show the refining of the global oil markets. […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingBy Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a bold move to safeguard global energy supplies, President Donald J. Trump announced the \”Security of Maritime Trade\” initiative on March 3, 2026, directing the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime shipping through the Persian Gulf. This […]
Continue ReadingBy Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel As tensions in the Middle East escalate into full-blown conflict, the global energy market is on high alert. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, began on February 28, 2026, targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure. In retaliation, Iran has effectively weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, the […]
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In a heated exchange during a recent G7 summit video call, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer challenged U.S. President Donald Trump on his approach to Middle East policy, particularly regarding Iran\’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Starmer, echoing concerns from European allies, accused Trump of lacking a coherent strategy: \”You have no plan beyond bluster […]
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