In a bold yet unilateral move, the European Union has rolled out its 18th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, slashing the price cap on Russian crude oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel. This adjustment, representing a 15% reduction below the average market price, aims to further squeeze Moscow\’s energy revenues amid the ongoing […]
Continue ReadingIn an escalating diplomatic standoff amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, the United States has issued a stern warning to Iraq over its alleged involvement in facilitating the smuggling of Iranian oil. This comes on the heels of fresh U.S. sanctions targeting networks that disguise Iranian crude as Iraqi oil, potentially allowing it to […]
Continue ReadingThe United States has imposed a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, escalating its \”maximum pressure\” campaign to curb Tehran’s oil exports and nuclear ambitions. These measures, announced in recent months under the Trump administration, not only tighten the screws on Iran but also place significant pressure on neighboring Iraq, which […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Treasury Department has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s illicit oil trade, specifically focusing on its elusive “dark fleet” network, a shadowy system of vessels and operators that smuggle Iranian oil to evade international restrictions. This move, part of the ongoing U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign, aims to choke off the financial […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories What Will Happen to the Strait of Hormuz and Oil? Iran’s Threat and Its Global Impact Will Iran retaliate after the U.S. strikes on their nuclear program? Banks Drop the Climate Pretense and Follow the Money: A Shift Back to Fossil Fuels June 22, 2025 Clark Savage The global energy landscape […]
Continue ReadingDaily 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 June 24, 2025, marks a significant departure from the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign, reinstated in February 2025, which aimed […]
Continue ReadingThe European Union is rolling out its 18th sanctions package against Russia, and this time, it’s aiming straight for the heart of Moscow’s energy sector. With a proposed ban on the Nord Stream pipelines and a tighter $45-per-barrel cap on Russian oil (down from $60), the EU is doubling down on its strategy to choke […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories UK North Sea Oil and Gas: Jobs at Risk, Costs Skyrocketing, and the Anti-Fossil Fuel Push June 3, 2025 Stu Turley The UK’s North Sea has long been a powerhouse for oil and gas production, fueling the nation’s economy, supporting high-skilled jobs, and bolstering energy security. But with anti-fossil fuel regulations tightening […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Where Are Oil Prices Headed in 2025 and Beyond? Goldman Sachs’ Bearish Outlook Meets Rising Demand Well economics matters May 27, 2025 Clark Savage Source: The Crude Truth Substack Oil well economics matters at all times, but it has now become the difference between profitability and incurring a loss. Goldman Sachs […]
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