The ongoing conflict involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, marking what experts describe as the largest oil supply disruption in history. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial shipping since late February 2026, approximately 20 million barrels per day (mb/d) of oil and petroleum products—representing about 20% of global […]
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As California\’s push toward a zero-emissions future accelerates, the state\’s petroleum refining sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With refinery closures already underway and more potentially on the horizon, California is increasingly dependent on imported refined products to meet its massive fuel demand. This shift raises critical questions about supply stability, price volatility, and broader […]
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Gavin Newsom has succeeded in taking down the oil and gas market, and this was one of my most important podcasts. Mike Ariza, a refinery expert who has been working in the industry for decades, stopped by the Energy News Beat podcast, and what a show. Mike has been working with several key people in […]
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By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel In a dramatic response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, China has ordered its major oil refiners to suspend exports of key refined fuels, including diesel and gasoline. This move comes amid severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit that […]
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ENB Pub Note: Unless the Fed steps in as discussed in the article Trump to Invoke Emergency Law for Offshore Oil Producer Sable – Can the Feds Intervene to Save the Refineries? how high will gas and diesel go up in California is a legitimate question Energy experts and industry groups warned elected officials and regulators […]
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Tim Stewart stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts Podcasts David Blackmon kicks off this joint podcast with Tim Stewart, President of the US Oil & Gas Association, and we have a wild discussion. 1. Oil and Gas Industry Volatility The speakers examine the current unstable state of the oil and gas sector, focusing […]
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By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a landmark announcement that underscores America\’s push toward energy dominance, President Donald J. Trump revealed on March 10, 2026, that America First Refining is set to open the first new oil refinery in the United States in nearly 50 years. Located at the Port of Brownsville in South […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article is from the California Globe. Gov. Newsom is presiding over perhaps the largest collapse of the oil industry, refinery operations and gasoline production in U.S. history By Katy Grimes, March 10, 2026 4:34 am With Marathon Petroleum sending a blistering warning to Governor Gavin Newsom and top state officials in a […]
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In the heart of America\’s energy landscape, California stands as a cautionary tale of ideological overreach. Under Governor Gavin Newsom\’s aggressive push toward net zero emissions, the state has waged an unrelenting war on its own oil and gas industry. This crusade, framed as a bold step against climate change, has instead crippled domestic production, […]
Continue ReadingIn an era of escalating geopolitical tensions and accelerating climate goals, the global energy landscape is a powder keg of vulnerabilities and opportunities. As of March 2026, the world grapples with surging energy demands from AI data centers, volatile oil prices amid Middle East conflicts, and the uneven push toward net-zero emissions. This article examines […]
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