Russian Refineries Under Fire: Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Key Energy Infrastructure

In the early hours of August 28, 2025, Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone assault on multiple Russian oil refineries, marking yet another escalation in the ongoing conflict\’s economic warfare. The attacks targeted the Kuibyshev refinery in Samara Oblast and the Afipsky refinery in Krasnodar Krai, with reports also indicating hits on the nearby Novokuibyshevsk […]

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Did Fed Chair Jerome Powell Buy Oil Stocks?

Daily Standup Top Stories What Does Powell’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors? August 23, 2025 Clark Savage Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no […]

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Oil Prices Moving Up as Ukraine Breaks Ranks to Attack Russian Oil

In an escalation of its defense strategy, Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russia\’s energy infrastructure, targeting oil refineries, pipelines, and storage facilities that fund Moscow\’s war machine. These attacks, which have disrupted Russian oil production and exports, come amid rising global oil prices as markets react to potential supply shortages. Brent crude futures climbed […]

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President Trump\’s Tariffs and Sanctions on India Will Do More Damage to the U.S. Dollar in a Boomerang

In a bold move echoing his first-term trade policies, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and sanctions on India, targeting its massive imports of Russian crude oil. These measures, including a 25% tariff on certain Indian imports tied to Russian energy purchases, aim to curb India\’s role in circumventing Western sanctions on Russia amid the […]

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What Does Powell\’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell\’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no exception. Titled \”Monetary Policy and the Fed\’s Framework Review,\” Powell signaled a potential shift toward easing monetary policy amid cooling inflation and a softening […]

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Chinese Firm Concord Resources Developing Oil Fields in Venezuela

In a significant move amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and U.S. sanctions, private Chinese company China Concord Resources Corp (CCRC), operating under the name Concord Resources, has committed to a $1 billion investment in Venezuela\’s oil sector. This initiative aims to revitalize two underutilized oil fields, potentially boosting Venezuela\’s crude production at a time when the […]

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Are We on the Cusp of an Energy Price Supercycle?

Daily Standup Top Stories Energy Transition Stalls as Oil Super-Cycle Risks Return August 19, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Irina Slav at Oilprice.com. She brings up some fantastic points, and for investors looking for returns, there is the precursor of an oil super-cycle looming. Stu […] What Should Investors Look […]

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