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Global Energy Market In Flux with Russia, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandab Strait and drought in the EU all in play

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Clark Savage295

The global energy landscape remains highly volatile in early August 2026, shaped by overlapping geopolitical, security, and climate pressures. Disruptions centered on Russia’s refined product exports, ongoing uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating risks in the Bab el-Mandab Strait, and a severe drought across Europe are tightening supplies of crude oil, petroleum products, LNG, […]

The Future of Commodities, LNG, and Trading – Joe Raia, Chief Commercial Officer, Abaxx Exchange

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 Clark Savage398

Energy Security Starts at Home, and your energy dominance is displayed through your exports. Joe Raia, Chief Commercial Officer at Abaxx Exchange, had a fun interview as he stopped by to give us an update. As a commercial tanker captain who moved into commodities trading, he has the knowledge and background to help guide the […]

Goldman Sachs Reports Higher Oil Prices with a 9.6 mbd Deficit in Q2

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Clark Savage2433

In a stark update released on April 26, 2026, Goldman Sachs has significantly raised its oil price forecasts, citing unprecedented supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf. The investment bank now expects Brent crude to average $90 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to hit $83 per barrel in Q4 2026—up sharply from its prior […]

The Global PetroChemical Feedstocks Shock is Unfolding

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Clark Savage2081

As the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed following the escalation of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict in late February 2026, the world is witnessing what energy experts are calling the largest supply shock in history. Traffic through the strait has plummeted by over 95%, choking off roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows, along with […]

Where are Oil and LNG Prices Heading? What are the second order impacts for consumers and investors?

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Clark Savage2203

The global energy markets are in flux as of mid-April 2026, shaped by severe disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict (centered on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz). This has curtailed roughly 7–10 mb/d of crude, NGLs, and refined product exports in March–April, triggering sharp price spikes and inventory draws. Brent crude averaged $103/bbl […]

Six Weeks that Turned Energy Security in Front of Net Zero and Deindustrialization

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Clark Savage756

In just six weeks, the global energy paradigm has flipped. What a decade of climate summits, net-zero pledges, and green industrial policy could not achieve, Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—and the raw reality of AI’s insatiable power hunger—has done in a flash. Energy security is no longer a side note; it is […]

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

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 admin2965

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 […]

What are the potential timelines for energy disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 Clark Savage1409

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, halting nearly all tanker traffic through the critical chokepoint that normally carries about 20% of global oil and LNG trade, along with roughly 5 million barrels per day (mbd) of refined petroleum products. JP Morgan Commodities Research has modeled the ripple […]

If China Signs a Deal With Canada, Trump Puts a 100% Tariff on All Products from Canada

January 24, 2026 Clark Savage237

In a rapidly escalating geopolitical drama, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Canada: proceed with a new trade partnership with China, and face a blanket 100% tariff on all goods entering the United States. This threat comes on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney\’s announcement of a strategic agreement […]

Oil, Gold and Silver Rolling Up: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel a Commodities Surge

January 13, 2026 Clark Savage235

As we kick off 2026, the commodities market is heating up with oil, gold, and silver all posting gains amid a cocktail of geopolitical risks, supply constraints, and economic uncertainties. I do not think this will end up being a new Christmas Carol, \”Silver, Oil and Gold\”, but rather the return to comedies is a […]

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Global Energy Market In Flux with Russia, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandab Strait and drought in the EU all in play

The Future of Commodities, LNG, and Trading – Joe Raia, Chief Commercial Officer, Abaxx Exchange

Goldman Sachs Reports Higher Oil Prices with a 9.6 mbd Deficit in Q2

The Global PetroChemical Feedstocks Shock is Unfolding

Where are Oil and LNG Prices Heading? What are the second order impacts for consumers and investors?

Six Weeks that Turned Energy Security in Front of Net Zero and Deindustrialization

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

What are the potential timelines for energy disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz

If China Signs a Deal With Canada, Trump Puts a 100% Tariff on All Products from Canada

Oil, Gold and Silver Rolling Up: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel a Commodities Surge

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