California\’s National Security Crisis Has a Solution

In the heart of America\’s most populous state, a self-inflicted energy crisis is brewing—one that threatens not just California\’s economy but the nation\’s security. Governor Gavin Newsom\’s aggressive push toward Net Zero emissions by 2045 has accelerated the decline of the state\’s oil and gas industry, leading to refinery closures, skyrocketing fuel prices, and increased […]

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Chevron Taps Into Venezuelan Oil as Crude is Being Processed in US. What does this mean for investors?

The recent geopolitical shift in Venezuela, following the U.S.-led capture and removal of former President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, has opened new doors for American energy companies. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, is ramping up its activities amid eased sanctions and a special Treasury Department license. This development […]

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California Pipeline Closes, 100 Trucks Hit Roads: Is This the Breaking Point for California Consumers and High Gas and Diesel Looming?

In the heart of California\’s oil country, a critical artery for the state\’s energy supply has been severed. The San Pablo Bay Pipeline, the largest inland crude oil pipeline in the Golden State, has shut down, forcing thousands of barrels of oil to be transported by truck instead. What was once a seamless underground flow […]

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250 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Allies Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential

In the first year of the Trump Administration\’s return to power—from January 20, 2025, to January 2026—a remarkable series of over 250 actions has been implemented to revitalize America\’s energy sector. Compiled by Thomas J. Pyle of the Institute for Energy Research (IER), this comprehensive list highlights executive orders, regulatory rollbacks, legislative victories, and agency […]

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US Crude Oil Inventories Up

In the latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) for the week ending January 9, 2026, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) saw a notable increase of 3.4 million barrels, reaching a total of 422.4 million barrels. This build defied market expectations of a drawdown and […]

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Oil and Venezuela: Insights from Former Rep. Jason Isaac on Trump\’s Bold Energy Move

In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends First, former Texas State Representative and current CEO of the American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, shared his expert insights on President Donald Trump\’s upcoming meeting with oil industry executives. The discussion centered on the potential for U.S. companies to revitalize Venezuela\’s vast oil reserves, a move that […]

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