Eight months into the U.S.-Iran conflict that began in late February 2026, the Strait of Hormuz remains a restricted and dangerous chokepoint. Iranian attacks on commercial shipping have reached their highest levels of the war in October, with dozens of incidents reported and tankers still moving under U.S. naval coordination—often with AIS transponders off. While […]
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In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with Clare Anne Ath, co-founder of Vita et Terra, a Catholic-focused organization dedicated to environmental stewardship rooted in pro-life, pro-family values. Clare shares her personal frustration with skyrocketing energy bills in Virginia—up 26% year-over-year—and reveals how progressive green policies are failing to […]
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Virginia’s new Energy Plan promises to protect family budgets but never shows a household bill. It models 10,000 MW of import capacity, while PJM lists 5,992 MW; prices solar 41% below Dominion’s own filing; and leaves about $40.6 billion of Dominion spending outside the proposed rate freeze. Here are the six biggest holes. The full […]
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Thanksgiving fares are up 31% and Christmas fares 23% from last year as jet fuel tops $4.90 a gallon. Airlines are passing on part of the bill and trimming their least profitable flights. If you are flying home for Thanksgiving this year, brace yourself. Hopper’s 2026 Holiday Travel Index puts the average good-deal domestic round […]
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Iran claims seven tankers were hit near Hormuz, and President Trump calls the hits fake. Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea bypass is rated at 7 million barrels a day. Diesel is $6.32. Here is what is confirmed, what is only claimed, and what it costs you. By Energy News Beat | Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 | […]
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The Denver frac company’s third-quarter sales rose 26% from a year ago, and it raised its dividend 11%. But adjusted earnings came in below forecasts, and a markdown on investments pushed it to a $39 million net loss. Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT), a top North American frac company, reported its third-quarter results after the market […]
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I was on a roll today. “Virginia Gov Drives the Net Zero Budget Like a Shoppin Cart” In this week’s Energy News Beat podcast, host Stu Turley tackles the critical energy challenges facing America, from skyrocketing diesel prices and refinery closures to the political policies driving energy costs higher. With diesel at $6.32 per gallon […]
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The San Antonio refiner’s third-quarter profit rose about sixfold from a year ago, beating Wall Street’s forecast. Here is what a $72-a-barrel diesel margin means, what it doesn’t, and why it swings. Diesel costs $6.31 a gallon this morning, the AAA national average at 6:24 a.m. CT, up from $3.63 a year ago. That is […]
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Saudi Aramco ordered the evacuation of its Dhahran headquarters on Thursday, October 22, 2026, directing staff to work remotely after an alarm. Multiple sources, including Bloomberg and Reuters, confirmed the move. It is the first full headquarters evacuation since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began in late February 2026.BloombergReuters The headquarters, which includes an operations […]
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Heating oil is $6.11 a gallon in New England, up 77% in a year. The offer of up to 315,000 barrels marks the first time the reserve has been used to fight prices, Maine’s senators say. It is small next to the region’s needs, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright used it to push the Constitution […]
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