ENB Pub Note: This article was first published on America Outloud, and we highly recommend subscribing to them and Ronald Stein’s news feed. With no pipelines over the Sierra Mountains, California is an energy island separated from the crude oil supply and the infrastructure of oil refineries within the other 49 States. Collectively, California, the […]
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There is a difference between Red and Blue States The headline from a June 19, 2026, OilPrice.com article captures a striking tension in U.S. energy policy: solar is repeatedly called “the cheapest power in human history” by sources like the IEA, yet multiple states—particularly blue ones—are dialing back aggressive renewable targets amid rising costs, reliability concerns, […]
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The California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) project, once sold to voters as a transformative $33 billion bullet train connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours by 2020, now carries eye-watering cost estimates that have ballooned dramatically. The latest figures from the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (CHSRA) 2026 Draft Business Plan put the full […]
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According to the Energy Information Administration, today, California ranks first in jet fuel demand among the states. The California Energy Commission (CEC) projects in-state jet fuel demand will rise significantly in the long term, growing from about 271 thousand barrels per day (TBD) in 2023 to an estimated 378 TBD by 2045. These jet fuel demand […]
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Six U.S. states are implementing fuel tax adjustments effective primarily on July 1, 2026, even as national gasoline prices hover around $4.08–$4.11 per gallon amid ongoing energy inflation pressures and geopolitical uncertainties in global oil markets. These changes—ranging from inflation-linked increases to restructuring and temporary suspensions—aim to sustain transportation infrastructure funding but come at a […]
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Energy Policies Impact Agriculture and Consumers Hard This was a fun discussion about the serious issue of gasoline, diesel, and fertilizer price increases for farmers, ranchers, and consumers in California. Make no mistake, the actions taken by the Newsom administration have driven consumer prices to some of the highest in the United States. Gavin has […]
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Ohio farmers and property rights advocates are sounding the alarm over a recommendation from the powerful Ohio Business Roundtable (OBRT) to reform the state’s eminent domain laws. The proposal would allow faster “possession” and construction on private land for energy infrastructure projects once a court establishes public use and necessity — even while compensation disputes […]
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Rey Trevino, Pecos Operating Company, and Podcast host for the Crude Truth stopped by the Energy News Beat Podcast. We had a blast filming at the Petroleum Club in Downtown Fort Worth. Hat tip to all of the great people at the Petroleum Club, making it a great place to have business meetings. Follow Rey […]
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New York’s electricity grid is facing growing reliability risks, according to the state’s grid operator. In its latest assessments and the 2025 Power Trends Report, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) warns that electricity reserves have shrunk significantly over the past five years. A net decline of 1.5 gigawatts (GW) in available supplies since […]
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In a major boost for America’s energy security and domestic coal industry, President Donald J. Trump today invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to direct nearly $700 million in federal support for coal-fired power plants, new construction, restarts, and critical export infrastructure. The announcement, made during an Oval Office event focused on “Beautiful, Clean Coal,” […]
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