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Middle East Oil Producers Face Export Hurdles Amid Hormuz Disruptions: Demand Destruction or Market Mispricing? Analyst Views on the Road Ahead for Oil Prices

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 Clark Savage513

Middle East oil producers are grappling with significant challenges in selling their crude, even as global benchmark prices (Brent and WTI) have surprisingly softened below or near pre-conflict levels. This comes despite a major supply shock from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following the early 2026 Iran conflict (U.S./Israeli strikes on Iran). The market […]

The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America

May 12, 2026 Clark Savage422

ENB Pub Note: Just a friendly reminder that we have been tracking a national security issue in California. The following is from Ronald Stein on America Outloud, and we recommend following and subscribing! California is the 4th largest economy in the world and an “ENERGY ISLAND that is isolated from the other 49 States by […]

Demand Destruction in Oil Reports Are Showing Up: What It Means for Consumers, Investors, and the Industry

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Clark Savage1575

In the latest OilPrice.com analysis by Irina Slav (published April 27, 2026), warnings about permanent oil demand destruction are pouring in amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. These warnings align directly with a widely discussed X post from commodities trader @CRUDEOIL231 (April 28, 2026), which highlights exponential cumulative shut-ins in the Middle East. The post […]

US Oil Rig Count Stalling While Output Soars

October 18, 2025 Clark Savage186

In the dynamic world of energy production, the United States continues to defy expectations. Despite a stagnant rig count, U.S. crude oil output has reached unprecedented heights, showcasing remarkable efficiency gains and technological advancements in the industry. This trend highlights how operators are squeezing more production from fewer rigs, a testament to improved drilling techniques […]

China\’s Oil Demand is Plateauing, But What Does That Mean for Global Markets?

July 24, 2025 Clark Savage215

In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, China\’s role as the world\’s largest oil importer has long been a cornerstone of market dynamics. However, recent projections suggest a significant shift: China\’s oil demand is expected to peak around 2027 and then enter a gradual decline. This development, highlighted in a recent LinkedIn post by energy […]

Trump Revives NY Wind Project

May 21, 2025 Clark Savage144

Daily Standup Top Stories Saudi Arabia poised to increase summer crude burn for power May 20, 2025 Clark Savage There are several ways to look at Saudi Arabia’s use of crude oil to burn for electrical generation. First, it is fiscally responsible, but it may not be the best long-term solution for their local […] QatarEnergy eyes […]

Saudi Arabia poised to increase summer crude burn for power

May 20, 2025 Clark Savage228

There are several ways to look at Saudi Arabia\’s use of crude oil to burn for electrical generation. First, it is fiscally responsible, but it may not be the best long-term solution for their local environment. As the leader of OPEC, it does help to have the flexibility to reduce the kingdom\’s energy costs by […]

You Won\’t Guess What RUSSIA is Doing!

April 21, 2025 Clark Savage132

Daily Standup Top Stories To Be or Not to Be – Russian LNG Revisited April 20, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This article from Cyrus Brooks on LinkedIn over at RBAC is spot on. As RBAC is a leading global energy company, Dr. Robert Brooks and Cyrus have both been featured on the […] Here’s How […]

U.S. Conducts Its Deadliest-Known Recent Strike on Houthi Oil Port

April 18, 2025 Clark Savage179

ENB Pub Note: Interesting update from Alexandra Sharp from the Foreign Policy. Just some updates to the article: Yemen’s oil production has significantly declined due to ongoing conflict and infrastructure challenges. As of December 2022, Yemen produced approximately 49,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, according to CEIC Data. This is a sharp drop […]

Oil Indicator Flashes Weakness in Key Western Crude Markets

March 20, 2025 Clark Savage190

Brent crude futures are trading at a rare discount to Middle Eastern oil, with growing production in Europe and the Mediterranean heaping pressure onto markets for the high-quality oil that underpins the global benchmark. Brent was 16 cents below Dubai swaps on Thursday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, the first discount since May 2024. The global […]

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Middle East Oil Producers Face Export Hurdles Amid Hormuz Disruptions: Demand Destruction or Market Mispricing? Analyst Views on the Road Ahead for Oil Prices

The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America

Demand Destruction in Oil Reports Are Showing Up: What It Means for Consumers, Investors, and the Industry

US Oil Rig Count Stalling While Output Soars

China\’s Oil Demand is Plateauing, But What Does That Mean for Global Markets?

Trump Revives NY Wind Project

Saudi Arabia poised to increase summer crude burn for power

You Won\’t Guess What RUSSIA is Doing!

U.S. Conducts Its Deadliest-Known Recent Strike on Houthi Oil Port

Oil Indicator Flashes Weakness in Key Western Crude Markets

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