Category: Gasoline

Russia Rations Fuel in Crimea as Ukraine Targets Oil Infrastructure

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Occupation authorities have halted fuel sales to private individuals and businesses, reserving supplies for government agencies and essential services. Ukrainian forces have intensified attacks on fuel depots, transport routes, and oil infrastructure supplying Crimea and southern Russia. The fuel shortage is disrupting Crimea’s tourism-dependent economy and exposing growing vulnerabilities in Russian logistics. Russian-installed authorities in […]

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When Will Gas Prices Come Down? Post-Iran Conflict Dynamics, Tight Inventories, and the Path to Pre-War Levels

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Gasoline prices in the U.S. have eased from crisis peaks above $4.50 per gallon but remain stubbornly elevated. As of June 15, 2026, the national average for regular gasoline stood around $4.05 per gallon (with some reports citing ~$3.90–$3.99 recently), still more than $1 above pre-war (pre-2022) levels that were consistently under $3 per gallon. […]

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Moscow Oil Refinery Struck in Ukraine’s Biggest Air Raid on Russian Capital

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Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, striking the Kapotnya (Moscow) Oil Refinery for the second time in less than a week. The assault caused fires, explosions, and significant disruption in the Russian capital, while also hitting targets in the Rostov region and occupied Ukrainian […]

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Pain at the Pump: Can It Heal or Curse the Trump Administration?

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Gasoline prices at the pump are falling fast, offering consumers relief after months of pain. But this relief comes amid depleted strategic buffers and lingering uncertainty over the recent Iran conflict and deal. For the Trump Administration, the trajectory of energy prices could either reinforce its political standing or expose vulnerabilities. Current Price Snapshot (Mid-June […]

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Fuel Tax Changes Hit Six States As Energy Inflation Accelerates

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Six U.S. states are implementing fuel tax adjustments effective primarily on July 1, 2026, even as national gasoline prices hover around $4.08–$4.11 per gallon amid ongoing energy inflation pressures and geopolitical uncertainties in global oil markets. These changes—ranging from inflation-linked increases to restructuring and temporary suspensions—aim to sustain transportation infrastructure funding but come at a […]

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Russia Slashes Oil Exports As Fuel Shortages And Drone Attacks Cut into Production

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Russia is preparing to sharply reduce its crude oil exports in June, diverting more barrels to the domestic market as refinery disruptions, regional fuel shortages, and persistent Ukrainian drone strikes take a heavy toll on production and logistics. According to preliminary industry and trading data reported by Reuters and cited in OilPrice.com, crude loadings from […]

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EIA Report Indicates Massive Draw

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report on June 3, 2026, covering data for the week ending May 29, 2026. The report reveals a significant tightening in U.S. petroleum inventories, with a massive combined draw in commercial crude oil and Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) stocks. Analyst Ole S. Hansen […]

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