U.S. Oil Inventories Climb, But Yet Still Below the 5-Year Average. What Does This Mean for Investors?

In the volatile world of energy markets, where geopolitical tensions and supply chain dynamics can swing prices overnight, the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) offers a mixed bag for oil investors. U.S. crude oil inventories have ticked upward in recent weeks, signaling a slight easing of supply tightness—but they\’re still lagging […]

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What If Venezuela\’s Oil Is Shut Down and We Get Peace in Ukraine? Analyzing the Potential Impact on Oil Prices

In a world of geopolitical volatility, the oil market remains a barometer for global tensions. As we approach the end of 2025, two hypothetical scenarios loom large: a complete shutdown of Venezuela\’s oil production amid escalating U.S. pressures, and a peace deal in Ukraine that could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil, […]

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Caspian Pipeline Consortium Halts Black Sea Oil Loading after Ukraine Attack – And Black Sea tankers hit

In a significant escalation of the ongoing energy warfare between Ukraine and Russia, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has suspended oil loading operations at its Black Sea terminal in Novorossiysk following a Ukrainian naval drone attack. The incident, which occurred early on November 29, 2025, marks the latest in a series of targeted strikes on […]

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Chevron’s Future: Why the CEO Is All In

The world needs trillions of dollars just to meet normal decline curves, and we are tracking the oil and gas businesses\’ returns to investors as consistent compared to renewable energy sources. Consumers and investors want low-cost and reliable energy, and with leaders like Gavin Newsom representing the United States at COP30, we can rest assured […]

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Ukraine Claims Strike on Rosneft’s Refinery – We summarize 2025 Energy Strikes in the Ukraine – Russian War

In a bold escalation of its campaign against Russian energy assets, Ukraine\’s military claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Rosneft\’s Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia\’s largest facilities, on November 15, 2025. This attack is part of Kyiv\’s strategy to disrupt Moscow\’s oil revenues, which fund the ongoing war. The Ryazan refinery, located southeast […]

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Oil is Up Over 2% After Ukraine Attacks Russian Energy Infrastructure in the Black Sea

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on Russia\’s key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk early on November 14, 2025, targeting vital energy infrastructure. This attack has sent shockwaves through global oil markets, pushing prices up by more than 2% amid fears of supply disruptions. As tensions […]

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