World
Iranian drone strikes oil tanker as gas hits new high in conflict; Trump warns hesitant alliesIran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker off the Dubai coast on Tuesday, according to multiple reports, as global gas prices continue to climb. An Iranian drone hit the vessel shortly after midnight local time, and the… Read More
Government
California ‘engineered the conditions’ for gas crisis hammering state harder than nationFollowing Operation Epic Fury, supply chain disruptions have ricocheted across the market and hiked gas costs for the average American – with Californians paying the prettiest penny at the pump. Though AAA data shows the… Read More
Opinion
US energy realism pays off in Iran crisis(The Daily Signal) – The Iran war has exposed the fragility of much of the world’s energy system. Years of political theater disguised as climate policy—demonizing fossil fuels and glorifying… Read More
World
War in Iran shocks markets, costs U.S. taxpayers $1 billion a day(The Center Square) – The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April 2024. If the conflict persists, the… Read More
World
‘All bets are off’: How the Iran conflict might ripple through the US economyAmericans will feel the punch of rising energy costs after the latest U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran, several energy sector experts told The Heartlander, but how much it… Read More
Culture
Watch: Gas prices fall below $3 per gallon for first time since May of 2021; Trump wants $2Gas prices dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since May of 2021, but President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’d “love to” see $2… Read More
Government
Watch: Trump says gas could be $2 per gallon as prices hit 4-year lowAs the national average for a gallon of gas dipped below $3 for the first time in four years, President Donald Trump said he was aiming for another milestone. “I… Read More
Politics
CNN reporters rejoice over lower Labor Day gas prices under Trump(Daily Caller News Foundation) – CNN reporters Erica Hill and Matt Egan rejoiced on Friday about decreased Labor Day gas prices under President Donald Trump’s administration. Gas prices … Read More
Government
Memorial Day gas prices projected at $3.08 per gallon, the cheapest in decadesGas prices will likely reach their second-lowest Memorial Day level in over two decades. The national average is expected to be $3.08 per gallon by next week’s holiday, according to… Read More
Culture
Energy giant backpedals on ‘green goals,’ doubles down on oil and gas(Daily Caller News Foundation) – European energy company BP announced Wednesday that it is cutting back on green energy goals and is instead refocusing on investing in oil and gas. Read More
Government
Trump poised to lower energy costs, but liberal policies keep them high in blue statesA professor at USC’s Marshall School of Business is warning that California drivers could face up to $1.15 per gallon more for gas in 2025 versus 2024. That’s because a… Read More
Biden administration, Energy
Oil and Gas groups rally around Republican energy bill(The Center Square) – Oil and gas companies from around the nation are rallying to support a Republican effort to lower elevated energy costs and free up the industry. The… Read More
Springfield
Broken gas meter slaps Springfield American Legion post with huge surprise energy bill from City UtilitiesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An American Legion post in Springfield says it received a bill for $5,880.13 from Springfield City Utilities – for charges incurred while the building’s gas… Read More
Biden administration, Inflation
Biden taking added fire as food, shelter, gas get more expensive(The Center Square) – The federal government released its latest inflation data Tuesday, drawing fresh fire for President Joe Biden as the cost of living continues to rise. The U.S. Read More
State Government
Illinois drivers can expect two gas tax increases in 2023(The Center Square) – Illinois drivers will see increased gasoline taxes next month, with another increase six months after that. Motor fuel prices in Illinois are down nearly 70 cents… Read More
National
Report: Decarbonization polices could drive up energy prices rapidly in Utah and other states(The Center Square) — Energy prices could increase rapidly if government leaders don’t pivot, according to a report presented to Utah’s Federalism Commission. The report analyzed the full cost… Read More
Biden administration
Running on Empty: Petroleum reserve hits low point, gas prices begin to rise again(The Center Square) – Gas prices are on the rise again just as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits a low point that many say is a problem. Gas prices hit… Read More
Courts
Judge issues permanent injunction on Biden ban on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands, waters(The Center Square) – A federal judge sided with Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and 12 other plaintiff states in a Louisiana-led lawsuit, issuing a permanent injunction against the Biden… Read More
Gas Prices
U.S. oil and gas industry: 10 actions to reduce high energy prices that won’t cost taxpayers $740 billion(The Center Square) – Rather than impose higher taxes and more restrictions on domestic production of oil and natural gas, as Senate Democrats voted to do by passing the Inflation… Read More
Gas Prices
Most Americans expect higher gas prices this year as they struggle to make ends meet, polls show(The Center Square) – Despite already paying record high gas prices last month, most Americans expect prices to get even worse, a new poll shows. Rasmussen Reports released the poll,… Read More
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