President Trump Said Gas Prices May Stay Elevated Till the Midterms: A Deep Dive into the Iran War Unwind and Global Oil Market Realities

President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures have sparked intense debate in energy circles. In the April 12, 2026 interview, Trump acknowledged that U.S. gasoline prices “could be the same or maybe a little bit higher” by the November midterm elections, despite earlier hopes for a quick resolution. This marks a […]

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Europe’s Gas Market is under Stress During Refill Season

As Europe enters the critical summer refill season in April 2026, its natural gas market faces significant headwinds. Underground storage levels are starting from an unusually low base after a harsh winter, compounded by geopolitical disruptions to LNG supply chains—particularly from the Middle East. With refill operations already underway but volumes constrained, the continent is […]

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Australia Is Showing California What’s In Store For Them

While California’s leaders double down on aggressive decarbonization mandates and refinery-hostile regulations, Australia is delivering a live-action preview of exactly where those policies lead: shuttered refineries, chronic import dependence, and a full-blown fuel crisis that is now hammering farmers, truckers, and everyday consumers. The timing could not be more urgent. As of March 2026, Australia’s […]

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Black gold gushes into California as offshore bill kicks into gear following Trump executive order – But what good will it do?

Oil is flowing again off the Santa Barbara coast for the first time in over a decade. On Monday, Sable Offshore Corp. restarted the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, sending “black gold” from its Dos Cuadras Field platforms through the onshore network that ends at Pentland Station in Kern County. The move follows President Donald Trump’s […]

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How Much Diesel, Gasoline, Jet Fuel, and Other Oil Products Are Actually Imported to California?

As California\’s push toward a zero-emissions future accelerates, the state\’s petroleum refining sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With refinery closures already underway and more potentially on the horizon, California is increasingly dependent on imported refined products to meet its massive fuel demand. This shift raises critical questions about supply stability, price volatility, and broader […]

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