Cato’s Jones Act Waiver Tracker, as of Oct. 30, counted 337 voyages and 90.3 million barrels of gasoline, crude, jet fuel, diesel, propane and more — and called that a floor, not a complete tally. The West Coast, Puerto Rico and New England all used the waiver. Cargo must be loaded by 11:59 p.m. ET […]
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Both Oklahoma senators voted yes as the Senate cleared a first procedural hurdle on a 494-page bipartisan permitting bill. Here is the full roll call, what the bill would change for power lines, pipelines and data centers, what its critics fear, and why the House and the lame-duck clock now decide its fate. By Energy […]
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Her RealClearWorld essay names AOC, El-Sayed and Texas’s Railroad Commissioner-elect. We checked the quotes, the 86% fossil figure, the UK–Germany bill comparison — and the consumer traps already forming in Virginia, New York, Texas and California. By Energy News Beat | As of November 9, 2026 CST Sources opened Nov. 9, 2026 CST | Not […]
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Crude fell about $19 a barrel in three sessions. Diesel fell by about the same amount in dollars, so the shortage premium barely moved. Stocks under 100 million barrels are a big reason food, freight and heating still feel expensive. By Energy News Beat | As of November 9, 2026 CST Published Nov. 9, 2026 […]
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The 75,000-barrel rule is real—but it is not an expansion ban. Here is where America should look for practical refinery gains. By Energy News Beat | November 7, 2026 A refinery headline meets the family fuel budget For families watching the gas pump and small businesses paying diesel bills, “expand the refinery” sounds […]
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For years, “energy security starts at home” served as a catchy talking point in policy debates. The Iran war and the resulting disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the 2026 midterm “blue wave,” have turned it into a practical requirement for businesses, investors, grid operators, and voters. Reliability, affordability, and deliverable supply now […]
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The election creates a real regulatory risk—not evidence of an imminent shutdown. Schools, households and investors need the distinction. By Energy News Beat | Friday, November 6, 2026 Evidence in brief What is established What is not established Governor-elect; next term begins Jan. 1, 2027 Official election certification was not verified. Tougher permitting/enforcement proposals An […]
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In this episode of the Energy News Beat Podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with Douglas C. Sandridge, Senior Vice President at Fulcrum Energy Capital Funds, to challenge one of the most widely accepted narratives in energy policy: that we’re in the midst of an energy transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables. Drawing on […]
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Energy Security Starts at Home By the Energy News Beat Team, drawing on reporting and analysis in the spirit of Stu Turley On November 4, 2026, the UK Labour government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduced its Energy Independence Bill. Scottish Conservative MP Douglas Lumsden stood outside Parliament holding the bill and called it exactly […]
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Democrats won both chambers, but the White House still holds the veto pen. We ran the override math, checked how past split governments got deals done, and lined up the energy fights that matter for prices: tax credits, permitting and LNG. By Energy News Beat | Nov. 4, 2026 | Results as of mid-morning Central […]
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