A controversial amendment to the 2026 Farm Bill is lighting up Capitol Hill, pitting big refining interests against smaller operations in a classic Washington showdown over the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and ethanol mandates. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) introduced Amendment 289, which would force year-round nationwide sales of E15 (15% ethanol gasoline) by aligning its […]
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When you follow bad energy policies, bad things happen. And California has tried to emulate EU and UK standards on carbon taxes, Net Zero, and the elimination of oil products. That’s the good news, and the bad news is they both are in trouble with spiking diesel, gasoline, and how are they going to fix […]
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ENB pub Note: This article ran on David Blackmon’s Substack and validates several articles we have published here on Energy News Beat. We recommend subscribing to David’s Substack. David and Stu Turley will be on a Podcast this week with Tim Stewart, President of the US Oil & Gas Association. Six weeks after I wrote […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article ran on David Blackmon’s Substack, and we highly recommend subscribing. Even as U.S. gasoline prices rise again amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions, American drivers are still paying less than half what Europeans and Asians endure at the pump. The reason is simple: America chose lower taxes and genuine energy security. […]
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Doomberg stops by the Energy Impacts and Energy News Beat podcasts to talk about the Global Oil and Gas Markets Update. Hosted by David Blackmon and Stu Turley, they have a rich history of having way too much fun talking about the energy, oil, and gas markets. 1. Geopolitical Tensions & Iran-US Conflict The transcript […]
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Dr. Matthew Wielicki stops by as a self-proclaimed Earth Science Professor-in-exile. He is one to listen to on key issues. His Substack is “Irrational Fear,” and he has 95K Followers on X. We have questions and hope to get them answered. Like, how will this impact consumers, investors, and even our education system? Dr. Matthew […]
Continue ReadingIn a riveting address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, President Donald Trump laid out a stark binary for global leaders: embrace America\’s model of explosive economic growth through deregulation, tariffs, and energy dominance—or stick with the status quo of high taxes, green energy mandates, and stagnant progress. Drawing from […]
Continue ReadingThis was a fun podcast with our favorite Green Chicken, Doomberg, and we hit it out of the park. Buckle up and enjoy the show. Doomberg has been elevated to “National Treasure Status” by Stu Turley and The Energy News Beat Podcast team. Our great guests help us reach #3 in FeedSpot\’s Top 70 Energy […]
Continue ReadingThis was a fun podcast with our favorite Green Chicken, Doomberg, and we hit it out of the park. Buckle up and enjoy the show. Doomberg has been elevated to “National Treasure Status” by Stu Turley and The Energy News Beat Podcast team. Our great guests help us reach #3 in FeedSpot\’s Top 70 Energy […]
Continue ReadingIn the wake of political shifts and the potential easing of sanctions, Venezuela\’s beleaguered oil industry is once again in the spotlight. With proven reserves rivaling Saudi Arabia\’s, the country could theoretically become a major player in global energy markets. However, decades of mismanagement, corruption, and underinvestment under the Maduro regime have left its oil […]
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