California is a National Security Risk, Funding the Ukrainian/Russian War, and Closing Refineries in California

California, often seen as a leader in environmental policy, is facing a paradox that could have far-reaching implications for national security, economic stability, and international relations. The state\’s energy policies, driven by a push for lower carbon emissions, have inadvertently positioned California as a funder of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and a […]

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Oil and Gas-Rich Alberta Forecasts Unexpected Budget Surplus – Should Albertans get to keep the money?

Alberta, Canada’s oil and gas powerhouse, has delivered a stunning fiscal surprise, posting an $8.3 billion (CAD) budget surplus for the 2024-25 fiscal year, far exceeding the modest $355 million projection in its February budget. This windfall, driven by soaring resource royalties, robust oil prices, and record production, underscores Alberta’s pivotal role in Canada’s energy […]

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All trade with Canada on notice for tariffs. What does this mean for oil, electricity and agriculture?

On June 27, 2025, President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social to announce a new chapter in the ongoing saga of U.S.-Canada trade relations, signaling a hardline stance on tariffs. “Canada’s been ripping us off for decades on trade. Their steel, aluminum, and energy exports are killing American jobs. We’re negotiating HARD—25% tariffs stay, […]

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Energy News Beat: Geopolitical Insights for Oil and LNG Investors Amid a Surprising Price Stability

In a recent opinion piece for The Daily Caller, energy expert David Blackmon highlighted a curious phenomenon: despite Israel’s military actions against Iran starting June 12, 2025, the anticipated oil price spike failed to materialize. Instead, the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude price dropped from $68.04 per barrel on June 12 to $64.50 by […]

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US Dollar Losing Volume as Chabahar-Zahedan Railway Line Nears Completion

The Chabahar-Zahedan railway line, a transformative infrastructure project in Iran, is nearing completion, signaling a seismic shift in regional trade dynamics. Spanning approximately 628-750 kilometers, this railway connects Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port on the Gulf of Oman to Zahedan, near the borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan. As part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), […]

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Buy The Rumor, Sell The News

Daily Standup Top Stories Trump Truths a Strategic Shift: China Can Buy Iranian Oil June 24, 2025 Clark Savage In a surprising pivot, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty from the U.S., also.” This statement, made on […] China Planned […]

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