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The Strait of Hormuz saw reduced tanker traffic, with only four crossings reported on Tuesday compared to a ten-day average of 13, as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate.

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Oil prices rose in early Asian trade as WTI reached $91.05 per barrel (+0.92%) and Brent reached $95.68 per barrel (+1.19%) following renewed hostilities between the U.S.

Saudi Arabia aims to displace over 1 million barrels per day of domestic liquid fuel consumption by 2030 using natural gas and renewables, with nuclear power planned for further reduction post-2030.

The Port of Corpus Christi was selected as one of two sites for a project integrating small modular reactors (SMRs) to expand nuclear power usage in industrial sectors.

Solar energy is going gangbusters. The world is adding photovoltaic solar panels at a blistering rate, shattering its own records …

In recent years, the European Union has replaced one critical energy and security vulnerability with another heavy dependence for its …

The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States fell 2.6 million barrels in the …

A federal judge allowed antitrust lawsuits against major U.S.

The article notes that lithium spot prices are soaring as battery storage demand expands globally, leading to higher profits for lithium mining companies and increased deal activity.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the Strait of Hormuz could become obsolete within two years due to accelerated pipeline infrastructure projects in the Gulf region, triggered by recent disruptions from the Iran conflict.

Gary, Indiana experienced a two-week power outage affecting residents and local infrastructure, with limited national attention compared to other high-profile utility failures.