In a recent development that underscores the complexities of global energy geopolitics, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil. This announcement […]
In a significant escalation of its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s military announced on October 6, 2025, that it had successfully struck the Marine Oil Terminal in Feodosia, located in Russian-occupied Crimea. This attack […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near […]
Key topics: Russia/Ukraine Geopolitical influences, California Refinery, and National Security This was a fantastic discussion with Josh Young and David Blackmon covering the global oil and gas markets. We had over 2,000 live viewers and received great questions. We […]
Los Angeles, CA – October 3, 2025 – A massive explosion followed by a towering inferno rocked Chevron’s El Segundo refinery late Thursday night, sending flames and thick smoke billowing into the night sky visible […]
Ukraine’s intensified bombing campaign against Russian refineries over the last month is creating a severe fuel crisis in Russia while simultaneously having negative repercussions for the environment. The crippled refining capacity is forcing Russia to […]
On September 25, 2025, Russia announced plans to extend its gasoline export ban through the end of 2025 and introduce a partial ban on diesel exports targeting non-producers, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander […]
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), September 2025 Note: Total distillate inventories include distillate fuel oil, renewable diesel, and biodiesel inventories. In our September Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast U.S. total distillate inventories to end 2025 […]
In a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and geopolitical circles, former President Donald Trump appears to have abandoned his previous calls for a negotiated peace in Ukraine. After a recent […]
California lawmakers just passed legislation to support the oil and gas industry in an attempt to lower costs for consumers. Below, a business professor says the package is overdue but also a piecemeal approach for […]
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