Category: Energy Policy

Strait of Hormuz Update: Tensions Escalate as VP Vance Arrives in Switzerland Amid Iran’s Renewed Closure Claims and “Fees” System

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As U.S. Vice President JD Vance touched down in Switzerland on June 21, 2026, for high-level peace talks with Iranian officials, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-linked military command announced a renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move cites alleged Israeli violations of a fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon and threatens further disruptions […]

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At Last, An Energy Secretary Who Tells The Truth About Energy

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This article was first published on the Energy Absurdities Substack by David Blackmon. We highly recommend following and subscribing to his Substack. For years, Americans have been subjected to a steady drumbeat of energy scarcity narratives, peak oil hysteria, and politically motivated predictions that hydrocarbons were on the verge of running out. These claims have shaped […]

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US Grid Equipment Shortage Deepens Impacting Repairs and New Installations

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The U.S. power grid faces a deepening equipment crisis, with power transformer lead times reaching record highs and constraining everything from routine repairs to major new infrastructure projects. According to recent industry data, standard power transformer delivery times now average 128 weeks (nearly 2.5 years), while generator step-up (GSU) transformers average 144 weeks, with some […]

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Iran Pushes Differing Deal Versions as US Sticks to Timeline — And Now Iran Closes Their Airspace

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As of Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Middle East stands at a dangerous inflection point. Iran appears to be preparing for potential direct retaliation against Israel — including by restricting airspace in western regions and suspending flights to key western airports — following Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburb. At the same […]

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Fuel Tax Changes Hit Six States As Energy Inflation Accelerates

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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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