Australia Hits “Critical Energy Implosion”: Geelong Refinery Fire Exposes the Fragility of Net Zero Policies

Australia’s energy security is under unprecedented strain. A major fire at one of the nation’s last two oil refineries has thrust the country’s deepening fuel vulnerability into the spotlight, underscoring how decades of Net Zero-driven policies have transformed a once self-reliant energy powerhouse into a heavily import-dependent nation. On the night of April 15, 2026, […]

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President Trump Said Gas Prices May Stay Elevated Till the Midterms: A Deep Dive into the Iran War Unwind and Global Oil Market Realities

President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures have sparked intense debate in energy circles. In the April 12, 2026 interview, Trump acknowledged that U.S. gasoline prices “could be the same or maybe a little bit higher” by the November midterm elections, despite earlier hopes for a quick resolution. This marks a […]

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US Demand for Downstream Diesel, Jet Fuel, and Other Products Increasing — and at What Cost?

The United States continues to assert its position as a global energy powerhouse, with Gulf Coast refineries driving record exports of refined petroleum products. Demand for downstream fuels — particularly diesel (distillate fuel oil), jet fuel, and gasoline — has surged internationally, fueled by economic recovery in Latin America, Europe’s energy security needs, and rising […]

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Executive Orders for President Trump: Ensuring that US has Necessary Fuels from California to Provide US National Security

ENB Pub Note: David Blackmon, Professor Mische, and Mike Ariza are on a podcast on Wednesday to cover these critical Executive Orders from President Trump to save California and the United States. This article was originally published on the California Globe, and we recommend reading it there and supporting them. Katy Grimes, the Editor in […]

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Goldman Sachs Says Oil Price Shocks Are Looming: Global Diesel, Gasoline, and Refined Products Crisis Unfolds with Rationing Timelines by Region

As the Iran war enters its fifth week and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning in its April 2026 report titled “Are We Running Out of Oil?” The bank’s analysts, led by Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby, conclude that the world is indeed facing acute physical shortages of crude […]

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220 Vessels Transited the Strait of Hormuz in March: A Deep Dive into Vessel Types, Cargo Destinations, Pipeline Bypass Volumes, and Global Fuel Export Bans

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, saw dramatically reduced maritime traffic in March 2026 amid ongoing regional tensions following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian restrictions on shipping. According to data shared by MarineTraffic and analytics firm Kpler, a total of just 220 vessels transited the strait during […]

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