Iran’s ballistic missile threats have expanded beyond the Middle East into Europe, with Ukraine becoming the latest target after the United Kingdom. This escalation ties directly to Tehran’s strategic partnership with Moscow and the defense of critical Caspian Sea trade and military logistics routes that sustain both nations amid ongoing conflicts and sanctions. On July […]
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In the escalating conflicts of mid-2026, the world’s most critical maritime energy arteries face simultaneous pressure from military actions, proxy threats, and environmental stresses. The Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Suez Canal, and even the Caspian Sea region have become flashpoints, disrupting flows of oil, LNG, fertilizers, and other commodities. Russian tankers are forced […]
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This article first ran on The Energy News Beat Substack – Head over there to comment. The global oil market is once again being reshaped by simultaneous disruptions across multiple critical maritime and pipeline choke points. As of late July 2026, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal routes, and Caspian-linked export corridors […]
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Rey Trevino, Crude Truth Podcast Host, and President at Pecos Operating, stops by. This was recorded yesterday, and oil has dropped back down several dollars. The volatility will still be around until demand destruction kicks in. We have a wild stand-up with 8 huge stories. It is fun having guests on the stand-up, and Rey […]
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West Texas Intermediate crude hovered near $90 per barrel on July 23, 2026, with Brent trading higher in the mid-to-high $90s amid escalating disruptions across multiple global oil transit routes. Markets are reacting to simultaneous pressures on four critical choke points: the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal corridor, and the […]
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Global oil markets are navigating heightened volatility as geopolitical tensions, ongoing conflicts, militant attacks, environmental constraints, and regulatory hurdles converge on several of the world’s most critical maritime and pipeline chokepoints. Brent crude prices have shown sharp swings, with peaks well above $90 during periods of acute disruption (including levels around or exceeding $94 in […]
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As Europe races to eliminate its remaining dependence on Russian natural gas by late 2027, a long-dormant project is suddenly back in the spotlight. The proposed Trans-Caspian Pipeline (TCP) — a roughly 300-kilometer subsea link across the Caspian Sea from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan — could deliver a significant new source of non-Russian pipeline gas to […]
Continue ReadingIn a series of bold operations, Ukrainian forces have intensified their drone campaigns against Russian energy assets, underscoring the ongoing geopolitical tensions\’ profound impact on global oil markets. The latest strikes, including a significant hit on the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, highlight Ukraine\’s strategy to disrupt Russia\’s oil production and export capabilities. Additional […]
Continue ReadingIn a stark indicator of mounting pressures on Russia\’s energy sector, the country\’s oil and gas revenues are projected to plummet by nearly 50% in December 2025, reaching a five-year low of approximately $5.15 billion. This sharp decline caps off a challenging year, with cumulative revenues for the first 11 months of 2025 estimated at […]
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