Author: Clark Savage

Fracking

GOP Rep Unveils Bill: No President Can Ban Fracking Without Congressional Approval

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Republican Rep. August Pfluger introduced a new bill Friday that would prevent the president from banning fracking nationally without the consent of Congress. [emphasis, links added] Pfluger’s “Protecting American Energy Production Act” would explicitly require an act of Congress to impose a fracking moratorium and prevent the president from doing so directly. Several Democrats have called for […]

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In 2024, U.S. retail gasoline prices averaged about 20 cents less than in 2023

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Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update Note: Retail price is for all formulations of regular grade gasoline. The U.S. retail price for regular grade gasoline averaged $3.30 per gallon (gal) in 2024, $0.21/gal less than in 2023. Lower crude oil prices and narrower refinery margins in 2024 than in 2023 both contributed to the decrease […]

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US Treasury imposes ‘sweeping’ sanctions on Russian oil industry

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The restrictions target two major Russian producers, along with what Washington calls a “shadow fleet” transporting Russian oil The US Treasury on Friday announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, imposed in conjunction with the UK. The restrictions target Russia’s oil industry, including two major producers – Gazprom Neft and Surgutheftegaz – as well as their […]

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Energy Security Under Fire: Biden\’s Regulatory Impact

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In this joint podcast, Stuart Turley and David Blackmon provide an in-depth analysis of U.S. energy policies under the Biden administration, focusing on offshore drilling bans, regulatory challenges, and their implications for long-term energy security. The discussion addresses critical topics such as the energy transition, the reliance on foreign supply chains for essential minerals, and […]

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