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Fuel prices dominate midterm election discussions, but spiking utility bills may be the difference maker

Utility bills have risen 40% on average in recent years and a promise of additional hikes are on the way.

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The Houthis’ Saudi attacks are ‘unprecedented.’ Trump wants to ‘ignore’ until the midterms, but the chaos may force U.S. to respond

The Houthis are "misbehaving very badly," but the U.S. is doing little in reply—for now.

15.10.2026 10

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The new energy permitting bill to feed the AI boom unites fossil fuels and clean power while dividing green energy and environmentalists

The legislation expedites everything from gas pipelines to solar farms, but potentially triggers more environmental risks.

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How U.S. know-how is fracking Australia into a gas boom, from Texas oilmen to Trump’s energy secretary

Texas wildcatters, oilfield services giants, and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright helped Australia's Beetaloo Basin deliver its first commercial...

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There’s a pipeline of deals—for pipelines—that will help power the AI boom

Potential sellers ask for more money on inflated valuations, while the buyers think longer term and conservatively. It’s hard to meet in the middle...

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‘Groundhog Day’: Iran is unlikely to let the war end until after the midterms—and may even escalate soon

Iran wants to "humiliate" Trump and may still escalate its attacks to recapturing its waning leverage.

30.09.2026 20

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Fervo brings the first, next-gen geothermal power to the grid to satiate the AI boom

Next-gen geothermal power aims to combine clean power with reliable 24-7 service to feed to the AI boom.

24.09.2026 10

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Why Trump banning diesel exports would upset the U.S. oil sector and upend global fuel markets — ‘the cure would be far worse than the disease’

An export ban likely would slow U.S. refining and eventually push up all fuel prices, including gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel.

23.09.2026 10

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Inside U.S. oil’s return to global wildcatting: ‘It’s like geo-porn’

The top U.S. shale oil drillers aim to find the next big boom abroad.

19.09.2026 30

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Trump’s ‘largest deregulatory action ever’ in the power sector will keep old coal plants online longer to fuel the AI boom

The EPA's rollback of emissions rules for power plants hastens climate change but helps the data center buildout.

15.09.2026 30

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$9.999 and maxed out: California diesel prices overwhelm pump displays as global supply crunch worsens

Diesel prices soar to new record highs with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

10.09.2026 10

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‘We worry now’: Oil tops $100, diesel hits record highs amid Iran war escalation

Benchmarks for crude oil and diesel hit warning thresholds as the war in the Middle East escalates.

10.09.2026 30

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The overlooked Russia-Ukraine war grows its outsized impact on energy as U.S. diesel prices hit all-time high

Ukraine's increasingly successful attacks on Russian oil refineries are rippling through gasoline and diesel energy markets worldwide.

05.09.2026 30

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The Trump Administration says more oil exited the Middle East this week than before the Iran war, but the data says otherwise

More oil is exiting the Middle East of late, but it's not close to pre-war levels, experts said.

03.09.2026 10

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The U.S. is about to churn out much more natural gas to power AI and to export—and it’s triggering a wave of multibillion-dollar acquisitions

ONEOK bought up Brazos Midstream's Permian Basin gas facilities for over $4.4 billion as the industry consolidates.

02.09.2026 30

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Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ in Venezuela reeks of ‘colonial cronyism’ and could easily fall apart, experts say

The U.S.-Venezuela agreement would include a third-party oil operator and incorporate 17 mature or undeveloped oilfields.

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Offshore nuclear barges could power ports and data centers—starting with California, where nuclear is banned

Offshore nuclear power could potentially power everything from ports and data centers to merchant cargo ships and military fleets.

29.08.2026 30

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Powering the cloud after 60 years underground: Ormat’s geothermal pivot to AI

Ormat launched two next-gen geothermal projects with Sage Geosystems and SLB in Nevada.

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Venezuela oil minister to U.S. companies: ‘It’s an entire world waiting to be discovered’

Smaller, private U.S. oil producers are beginning to ink deals in Venezuela as the dilapidated energy industry evolves.

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The global ‘freedom of the seas’ is dying in the Strait of Hormuz—and everyone, everywhere, could pay the tolls

Iran forcing a fee structure in the Strait of Hormuz may trigger a global domino effect.

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A small Texas company’s bid to create a Greenland oil boom—and a Dr. Phil documentary—is delayed but undaunted

Greenland Energy is facing almost 18 months of delays, but plans to drill for oil as soon as late 2027.

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Iran wants a mafia-style ‘protection’ toll on the Strait of Hormuz, but the eye-popping $20 billion per year haul is a pipe dream

Details of any tolling or voluntary fee system are unlikely to be finalized in any potential interim deal, further delaying a permanent peace...

12.08.2026 40

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Zach Dell aims to build a name for himself with Base Power

Zach Dell, who turns 30 this month, has built a home battery and tech business, successfully fundraising on a $13 billion valuation.

11.08.2026 30

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This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem

Deep Isolation is betting on drilling wells to bury nuclear waste if federal regulations evolve.

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How Chevron became the AI darling of Big Oil

Chevron's West Texas data center deal with Microsoft may jumpstart a new Big Ol and AI trend.

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RWE’s $1.22B exit marks the latest in Trump’s billion-dollar offshore wind buyouts—now topping $3B to redirect developers to fossil fuels

The Trump administration has agreed to pay more than $3 billion to cancel offshore wind projects since March.

06.08.2026 30

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ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance steps down after 14 years and will be replaced by the CFO, a company lifer

Ryan Lance is ConocoPhillips' only CEO since the oil giant separated from Phillips 66 in 2012.

06.08.2026 30

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Michael Dell’s son built a $13 billion home battery business—and he’s going on 30 years old

Zach Dell is banking on a home electricity and battery rental business that offers backup power without buying an exorbitantly expensive system.

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Meet SLB: The $70 billion oil services giant poised to cash in on AI data centers and the post-Strait of Hormuz oil exploration boom

For nearly a century, SLB has helped energy companies find hard-to-reach reserves. Now the global energy realignment is giving the French-Texan...

31.07.2026 30

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Chevron posts largest quarterly profit ever, and Exxon income surges as Iran war squeezes oil supply

The Big Oil giants are taking home near-record profits from high oil and fuel prices worldwide.

31.07.2026 30

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New Dow CEO drives ‘transformation’ back to profitability amid oil market upheaval

Karen Carter leans on U.S. profitability for global Dow turnaround amid cost cutting and restructuring.

30.07.2026 40

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Record heat gives way to winter gas fears in Europe, Asia as Iran war rages on

Natural gas prices are spiking and the cutthroat competition for cargoes is escalating.

28.07.2026 40

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Trump has no remaining levers to pull as oil hovers near the $100 ‘psychological’ threshold

Depleted emergency oil reserves create a dangerous game if the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are effectively shuttered.

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Meet SLB: The $70 billion oil services giant poised to cash in on AI data centers and the post-Strait of Hormuz oil exploration boom

For nearly a century, SLB has helped energy companies find hard-to-reach reserves. Now the global energy realignment is giving the French-Texan...

24.07.2026 50

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Saudi Arabia takes center stage as oil hits $100 and the Iran war escalates amid Houthi attacks and nuclear expansion

The Iran war is spreading from sea to sea as attacks erupt in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

23.07.2026 30

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Trump may have to choose between an endless quagmire and ceding the Strait of Hormuz to Iran

The global energy trade is likely changed forever by the outcome of the Iran war.

18.07.2026 40

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Mitsubishi takes over $7.5 billion in U.S. natural gas fields from Aethon, deepening Japanese bet on LNG and the AI boom

Mitsubishi's biggest buy ever is a big best on global gas demand and the AI boom.

14.07.2026 20

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Trump’s time is running out to avoid a nightmare Strait of Hormuz scenario

Global oil flows remain stunted as stockpiles are depleted, and demand is set to rise again.

12.07.2026 40

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How global energy markets built the ‘Amazon of oil’ logistics to keep prices from spiraling

Nations and companies can more easily and quickly divert petroleum shipments to hot spots thanks to modern technology.

09.07.2026 40

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How a third-generation Texas oilman transformed an organic farming company into a leading advanced nuclear startup at a small Christian college

See inside the race to scale up next-gen nuclear to power the AI data center boom.

04.07.2026 50

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Pump pain, Wall Street gain: Iran war sends U.S. oil profits, stocks soaring as the big winners

The higher oil price environment may extend well into 2028 as the world refills its depleted energy reserves, analysts warned.

14.06.2026 40

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Inside the race to rebuild America’s fuel supply chain for a ‘second nuclear age’

A ‘second nuclear age’ looms, but the industry faces a major uranium problem.

13.06.2026 50

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U.S. energy secretary says 7 million barrels of oil exiting Persian Gulf daily, but Chevron CEO rebuts the claim

Middle Eastern oil flows are rising, but U.S. crude stockpiles are still depleting.

12.06.2026 40

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America’s emergency oil reserve is about to hit its lowest level since Reagan was in office

The Trump Administration has drained 66 million barrels from the SPR since the war in Iran began.

10.06.2026 50

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Tesla cofounder: ‘We should be really worried’ about the U.S. grid as China speeds ahead in the power race

The U.S. must build much more power, storage, and better utilize the existing grid in order to keep the AI boom moving at pace, said Tesla cofounder...

09.06.2026 30

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Union Pacific CEO responds to Trump idea for U.S. stake in $71.5 billion railroad mega merger: ‘We do not need anybody’s help to do this’

Union Pacific's CEO Jim Vena said he's not had any direct conversations with Trump about the government acquiring a 15% stake in the pending...

04.06.2026 40

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Trump floated the idea of a 15% government stake in a massive railroad merger

Trump did not name any specific companies, but Union Pacific's pending acquisition of Norfolk Southern is the only known railroad deal currently in...

29.05.2026 30

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The ‘imminent’ oil crisis isn’t at the pump—it’s under your hood

The U.S. is increasingly reliant on the Middle East for the specific base oils that comprise most modern motor oils and lubricants.

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It took over a decade, but NextDecade’s longshot bet to lead Texas LNG is finally paying off

NextDecade has overcome industry doubters, the sudden death of its founder, and contentious legal fights with environmental groups to soon bring Rio...

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Prices at the pump hit $4 a gallon in all 50 states—just as summer driving season begins

The average gasoline price could surge above $5 by the end of the summer if the war continues unabated.

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