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October 13, 2026
Five things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel deal
President Trump is turning to Vladimir Putin to help ease a global diesel crunch, setting up a clash between Washington's energy priorities and its efforts to pressure Russia over its invasion of U...
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October 9, 2026
How the permitting bill could collapse
Congress has its best chance in years to pass sweeping permitting legislation, but a series of political and policy obstacles could derail the bipartisan Senate plan.Why it matters: Cutting hurdles...
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October 6, 2026
The midterms are an energy election — and here are five places to look
Scratch the surface of the year's biggest stories — the Iran war and AI — and both are bound up in the costs of energy.Why it matters: Prices for gasoline, diesel and power are playing a prominent ...
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October 2, 2026
What to watch in the Supreme Court's big climate case
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments in a case that could determine the fate of state-court lawsuits nationwide seeking climate damages from oil giants.Why it matters: Billions and billi...
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October 1, 2026
The rocky road to a new permitting law
A sweeping bipartisan deal to cut permitting red tape faces a long road ahead despite a broad show of support.Why it matters: Cutting hurdles for energy projects is a top priority for fossil fuels ...
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September 19, 2026
Iran war causes global pain at the pump
Data: Axios research. Note: Some countries use a quota system for gasoline. Malaysia's figure reflects the unsubsidized market rate. Chart: Noah Bressner/AxiosThe Iran war is driving fuel prices hi...
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September 18, 2026
Oil's shrug emoji era
And the award for honesty in oil market analysis goes to ... J.P. Morgan!"For the first time since the start of the Iran conflict, we don't have a baseline view. We simply don't know how to model t...
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September 6, 2026
Trump's energy boss wavers on gasoline price path
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday cautiously predicted gasoline price relief is on the way, but stopped short of firm or precise pledges.Why it matters: Pump prices are at their highest Labor...
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September 4, 2026
The coming verdict on Trump's Strait of Hormuz strategy
The White House is at odds with some private sector analysts over how much oil is leaving the Strait of Hormuz — but it will take weeks until the picture of what's truly getting through becomes cle...
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September 1, 2026
U.S. officials defend deal with controversial Venezuelan oil baron
U.S. officials are defending their work with Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt in the unprecedented White House move to effectively gain control over huge oilfields in the country.Why it ...
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August 25, 2026
Exclusive: Climate group presses Dems to seize on data center backlash
A climate group that backs Democrats is giving the party's 2028 hopefuls and campaign committees advice on how to capitalize on waning public support for data centers, a new memo shows.Why it matte...
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August 21, 2026
MAHA warns Trump against coal-powered AI data centers
Prominent figures in the Make America Healthy Again movement are telling President Trump that "data centers should not become the justification for burning more coal."Why it matters: The appeal, in...
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August 12, 2026
Diesel desperation is mounting globally
The state of the global diesel market is getting even more precarious as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Iran crisis squeeze supply from multiple angles.Why it matters: Diesel prices ripple through ...
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July 24, 2026
Drones have created a new energy security landscape
The wars in Iran and Ukraine show how the drone tech revolution makes it easier — and cheaper — to interrupt energy supplies by striking refineries and oil tankers.Why it matters: It's an important...
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July 19, 2026
Oil tops $90 as Middle East fighting escalates
Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/AxiosOil prices jumped above $90 per barrel Sunday in the first major trading since the deaths of three U.S. service members and escalating Middle Ea...
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