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EU’s CBAM will cripple the ability to Re-Arm the EU in a Post Russia/Ukraine war

August 17, 2026 Clark Savage151

As Europe contemplates a post-Russia/Ukraine war landscape, the imperative to re-arm and rebuild credible conventional deterrence has never been clearer. Tanks, artillery systems, armored vehicles, munitions, and supporting infrastructure all demand vast quantities of high-quality steel—often 50–60 tonnes for a main battle tank and up to 100 tonnes for certain self-propelled artillery pieces. Yet the […]

Can Brent Hit $100 as Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Ukraine All Come Under Fire?

August 11, 2026 Clark Savage320

Geopolitical risks are colliding across multiple theaters in early August 2026, creating a perfect storm for energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz is flaring again, with Iranian loadings collapsing toward zero. Saudi Arabia’s Jazan refinery has been hit by Houthi drones for the second time in weeks. Ukraine continues deep strikes on Russian refining infrastructure, […]

The coming fuel crisis: What Ukraine and California have in common

August 11, 2026 Clark Savage178

ENB Pub Note: This article first ran on America Outloud, and we highly recommend subscribing to Ronald Stein and Mike Ariza there. They both have been on the Energy News Beat podcast and are fantastic resources for the energy markets. Worldwide economies run on continuous and uninterruptible electricity and transportation fuels like the following: Jet […]

Kyiv Struck as Ukraine Targets Two Russian Oil Refineries

August 8, 2026 Clark Savage397

On the night of August 7-8, 2026, Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas. Russian forces launched ballistic missiles and drones at the Kyiv region and capital, while Ukrainian forces conducted long-range drone strikes on two Russian oil refineries. Russian strikes hit the Brovary district near Kyiv and areas in the […]

US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Graham: Is This Even Worth the Paper It Is Written On?

August 7, 2026August 8, 2026 Clark Savage219

On August 7, 2026, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 86-11. The bipartisan measure, renamed in honor of the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham—who championed it until his death last month—now heads to the House. The legislation authorizes the president […]

Europe Gas Buffer Hits 18-Year Seasonal Low with Little Upside Hope

August 3, 2026 Clark Savage654

European Union natural gas storage inventories stood at just 57.15% of capacity as of August 2, 2026 (645.965 TWh), according to Gas Infrastructure Europe’s Aggregated Gas Storage Inventory (AGSI+). This marks the lowest level for early August in records dating back to at least 2009–2011, leaving the region with a thinner-than-usual buffer ahead of the […]

Exxon, Chevron Warn Fuel Prices to Endure as War Knocks Refining Capacity

August 1, 2026 Clark Savage434

High fuel prices are likely to persist even if crude oil prices ease in the coming months. Global refining capacity remains critically constrained by the ongoing wars involving Iran (including the Strait of Hormuz disruption under Operation Epic Fury) and Russia-Ukraine, according to warnings from the chief executives of ExxonMobil and Chevron. On recent earnings […]

Oil Prices Ignore the Warnings of the Physical Markets. Refinery Crack Spreads Grow

July 29, 2026 Clark Savage903

The paper oil markets continue to signal relative calm, with WTI futures hovering in the low-to-mid $80s per barrel range in late July 2026, even as the physical markets scream warnings of tightening supplies and stress. Futures traders appear focused on hopes of de-escalation, adaptability of flows, and potential diplomatic pauses. Yet the actual delivery […]

Russia Says It Will End Diesel Export Ban When Market Recovers

July 26, 2026 Erick Parel621

Russia is extending its gasoline export restrictions through the end of 2026 while signaling that its temporary diesel export ban will be lifted once domestic markets stabilize, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Speaking in Omsk on July 25, 2026, Novak said the diesel restrictions—imposed amid severe domestic fuel shortages—will be removed “in due […]

Global Energy Choke Points Under Fire

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Erick Parel794

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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EU’s CBAM will cripple the ability to Re-Arm the EU in a Post Russia/Ukraine war

Can Brent Hit $100 as Hormuz, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Ukraine All Come Under Fire?

The coming fuel crisis: What Ukraine and California have in common

Kyiv Struck as Ukraine Targets Two Russian Oil Refineries

US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Graham: Is This Even Worth the Paper It Is Written On?

Europe Gas Buffer Hits 18-Year Seasonal Low with Little Upside Hope

Exxon, Chevron Warn Fuel Prices to Endure as War Knocks Refining Capacity

Oil Prices Ignore the Warnings of the Physical Markets. Refinery Crack Spreads Grow

Russia Says It Will End Diesel Export Ban When Market Recovers

Global Energy Choke Points Under Fire

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