AEC\’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook: Onshore Hydrocarbon Spending in Africa Set to Hit $22 Billion

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has released its highly anticipated State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, painting a picture of steady growth and untapped potential in Africa\’s onshore oil and gas sector. According to the report, onshore hydrocarbon spending across the continent is projected to reach $22 billion in 2026, driven by optimization at mature […]

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Did Fed Chair Jerome Powell Buy Oil Stocks?

Daily Standup Top Stories What Does Powell’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors? August 23, 2025 Clark Savage Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no […]

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President Trump\’s Tariffs and Sanctions on India Will Do More Damage to the U.S. Dollar in a Boomerang

In a bold move echoing his first-term trade policies, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and sanctions on India, targeting its massive imports of Russian crude oil. These measures, including a 25% tariff on certain Indian imports tied to Russian energy purchases, aim to curb India\’s role in circumventing Western sanctions on Russia amid the […]

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