Gas Prices Likely Stay High Through Midterms, Says Trump
That proves the point: There are issues that are bigger than the elections... Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election https://t.co/GrPOSOMBPS
OPEC Projects 2026‑27 Production Growth in Key Nations
🔹OPEC's view of production growth in selected countries in 2026 and 2027. 🔹What do you think? What do you agree with and what you do not? Why? https://t.co/QAin921hCr https://t.co/WK2gAcAKWe
Sanctioned Tanker Data May Be Inaccurate, Map Shows
Passed This is a sanctioned tanker... The info transmitted by the tanker may not be accurate. Map from @Kpler https://t.co/crHLlPZIwD
2026 Oil Demand Rises 1.4 Mb/D
"In 2026, global oil demand is forecast to grow by a healthy 1.4 mb/d year-on-year (y-o-y), driven almost entirely by demand from non-OECD regions, mainly China, India and Other Asia. On a quarterly basis, the global oil demand in 2026...
Gazprom EU Exports Surge 21%, Russia Hits 15% Share
Gazprom Exports to the EU Jump 21% Y/Y in March as Hormuz Crisis Tighten LNG Supply Russia's gas share in EU gas imports jumps to 15.1% (with 8 Charts) https://t.co/0WqJLzqydw
Oil Spikes 8% After Trump Blocks Iranian Ports
Oil prices have surged roughly 8% following news of President Trump's announced blockade of Iranian ports. Brent crude is currently trading around $102 per barrel. Was above $104 earlier.
Satirical Trump Threat Sparks Dark Mall Thriller
In light of this tweet by Trump, read the story below: President Trump: Effective immediately, united states navy will begin process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, strait of hormuz.
Aramco Restores East-West Pipeline, No Port Disruptions
Now the flow of crud in the Saudi East-West pipeline is restored to full capacity, it is important to know that Saudi daily loading in western ports was not affected. Oil in storage was more than enough. https://t.co/I1FOWuECCi
Ships Navigate Strait; Mine Locations Remain Unclear
🔥So, if commercial ships—including oil and LPG tankers—can safely transit the eastern part of the Strait, and Oman has already moved two oil tankers and an LNG carrier through the western part, while US navy ships passed through the middle......
Talks Stall, Iran‑Gulf Shipping Conflict Remains Unresolved
Following the breakdown of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, here is a paragraph from the Note I wrote five days ago 🔹Both sides have agreed on virtually nothing regarding the core disputes. Israel and elements within Iran’s Revolutionary...
Decades‑long Iran Conflict Can't Be Solved in 20‑hour Talks
A 45-year disagreement fueled by major wars cannot be resolved in just 20+ hours of negotiations. Those who fail to understand this simple reality will keep making dangerous decisions. Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Fail to Reach Agreement...
India Tackles Fuel Shortage with Export Tax, Not Ban
🇮🇳Several countries, including China, banned exports of petroleum products. India is doing the same using a different approach. India Raises Export Tax on Diesel, Jet Fuel Amid Energy Crisis
Aleppo's Rooftop Solar Boom Powers Homes Amid Shortages
🔥One of the most impressive rooftop solar scenes you'll see anywhere in the world — this is Aleppo, Syria.For years, the country has suffered severe power shortages. ▪️People took matters into their own hands... and this is the result.Rooftop solar...
Nixon’s 1972 Deal Fueled Iran’s Arms Buying Spree
🚨A Must read: (History repeats itself?) "This buying binge was made possible by a 1972 meeting between the Shah and President Nixon. The President wished to make Iran a shining example of the new Nixon Doctrine, under which regional powers were...
US Extends Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Tensions
That says the Trump administration is ready for a deal with Iran, but is Iran ready? Is Netanyahu ready? US likely to extend Russian oil waiver to temper Iran war shock, sources say https://t.co/jMSFlgcOrq
Governments Subsidize Oil for Bottom 70% Starting 27th
Governments around the world are providing subsidies to help mitigate impact of higher energy prices. Such efforts counter recessionary pressures, but to what extent and for how long? Government Launches High Oil Price Support for Bottom 70% Starting 27th https://t.co/EWO71DrdHN
Oil Bulls Overlook Looming Recession Risk
Clearly, the oil bulls are ignoring the elephant in the room: the “R” word. https://t.co/VbwK4xjBeZ
China’s Decline Reveals True Instigator of Hormuz Crisis
If you look at the numbers, that when China start suffering. That tells you who caused the Hormuz crisis.
Global Oil Trade Hits Record Amid Saudi Disruptions
🇺🇸US crude oil exports to increase to highest on record 🇮🇳India's Imports from Russia are Near Record High 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia's damaged oil facilities: What is the impact? Daily Energy Report https://t.co/pyGKWXbmpg
OPEC+ Supply Chains Crippled, US Fuels Global Allies
So, the oil and gas infrastructure of major OPEC+ producers in the Gulf and Russia is being blocked, disrupted, and damaged... While China is forced to halt exports of petroleum products, and the US is supplying fuel to satellite countries like...
Russian Tanker Heads to Iran as Only Regional Oil Exporter
A Russian VLCC crossed the Strait of Hormuz heading to Kharg Island to load Iranian oil. Here you have a war against Iran and Iran is currently the only country in the region actively exporting oil on a daily basis —...
LNG Rerouted to Brazil as Highest Bidder Wins
LNG is going to the highest bidder. This carrier is diverted form Europe to Brazil Map form @Kpler
Saudi Arabia Holds 31 Million Barrels on Western Coast
As of today, Saudi Arabia has 31 mb of crude in storage on its Western cost. (Kpler data)
GCC Rejects Strait of Hormuz Fee Proposals, Calls Them Extortion
✴️All GCC countries reject any proposal to manage or control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. ✴️The idea of charging fees for passage is complete nonsense. The whole issue is heavily exaggerated by the Western press and many Western analysts. ✴️The $2...
Attacks Shut Down Key Saudi Energy Facilities, One Killed
🟥🟥🟥Official Source at the Ministry of Energy: Operational Activities Halted at Several Energy Facilities in the Kingdom due to Recent Attacks https://t.co/YhaVlatjkT Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA -- An official source at the Ministry of Energy stated that important energy facilities in...
Half-Time Talk: 30‑Minute Energy Markets Deep Dive
Watch it... 30 m Energy Markets Series: Half-Time Talk Weekly Feature Interview https://t.co/4BaDrEsEe8 via @YouTube
US Crude Stocks Rise 3.1 Mb, Diesel Demand Flagged
EIA: US commercial crude oil inventories increased by 3.1 mb to 464.7 mb. Products declined. Watch diesel ... diesel., diesel. https://t.co/1mveIh80Nu
All Claims of Presidents Handing Iran Power Are False
Prove these statements wrong: 🟦George W. Bush handed Iraq to Iran 🟦Barack Obama handed Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen to Iran 🟦Joe Biden enabled Iran to generate massive revenues by increasing oil sales 🟦Donald Trump handed the Hormuz Strait to Iran 🔴While all in office, oil...
US Retail Giants Outearn OPEC’s Oil Revenues
Petrodollars? Here, from Grok: Direct Comparison (2024 data) 🔴OPEC (12 countries) oil export revenues: $550 billion 🔴Top 12 U.S. companies combined: $4.924 trillion → ~9 times larger than OPEC’s total. 🔴Just the #1 company (Walmart): $681 billion → already larger than all of...
China's Secret Grip on Strait of Hormuz Challenges US
🤔😱😨I just heard something that left my head spinning: China has outmaneuvered the US and seized effective control over the Strait of Hormuz. If true, it explains why direct military action against Iran won’t reopen the strait, why the Trump team is...
Demand Destruction Is Permanent, Decline Is Temporary
I AM GOING TO WEAR MY PROFESSOR'S HAT TONIGHT: ✳️"Demand destruction" is one thing. "Demand decline" is another. ✳️Oil investors don’t talk about “demand destruction.” We talk about “demand decline.” 🔸Destruction = gone forever. 🔸Decline = comes back.
Chinese Coal Firms Pivot to Chemicals, Sparking Major Fallout
The unintended consequences will be significant anyway you look at it Chinese coal companies are turning to chemicals manufacturing for growth
IRGC Aims to Block Qatari LNG, Boost US Supply
Ok, I get it, so...the IRGC wants to choke China and help the US LNG industry by preventing Qatari LNG from reaching China. https://t.co/ERTjvf1YSU
Higher Oil Prices Mask Saudi’s Net Loss
Do NOT be fooled by those calculations. They are statistically biased and ignore many factors. The net is a loss. Will cover the details in today's Daily Energy Report. https://t.co/pVftS4kIhA
India's Russian Crude Imports Surge 94% in March
🇮🇳India’s Russian crude imports rebound sharply — up nearly 94% in March MoM and 10% YoY. https://t.co/O0zIu8LcIi
Iran Closing Hormuz Strait: The Ultimate Conspiracy Theory
In case you have not read it. remember, the biggest conspiracy theory is Iran closing the Hormuz strait. Think about it!
China Slashes Crude Imports, Doubles Floating Storage
China's crude oil imports declined by about 490 kb/d in March YoY. Floating storage more than doubled. Onshore storage increased by about 66 mb. China knew...
Asian Oil Stocks Plunge, US And
Major drop in crude oil inventories in Japan, followed by India. US and China are up! Make you own conclusions.
Post-Crisis: Nations Will Tie Energy to Security
⭕️Listen to the podcast below.. Then Ignore everything I said about Hormuz and focus on "the Day After." ⭕️The real nightmare hits after the crisis: Nations will copy the Chinese model — linking energy directly to national security. The...
US Trade Balance Remains Stable as Rivals Falter
During the next three months, the trade balance of all countries competing with the United States will be hit hard. The US will be the least impacted. Exactly as happened in 1974!
Turkish‑operated Tanker Moves 1 M Barrels via Iran’s Corridor
Roughly 1 million barrels of Iraqi Basra Heavy has passed through the Strait of Hormuz using the Iranian-assigned corridor. The vessel, a shadow fleet tanker, is owned and operated by a Turkish company. Map form @Kpler
In Panic, Oil Hoarding Is Inevitable—China Must Act
⭕️When markets are in panic, asking countries not to hoard oil is like asking people in a lifeboat not to ration the food — everyone knows the supplies might run out before rescue arrives, and self-preservation kicks in hard. ⭕️China...
Russian LNG Vessel Shifts From Arctic to Africa‑Asia Trade
This is a story packed with irony — perfect for the media: An ICE-class LNG carrier, once dedicated to carrying Yamal LNG from Russia’s Arctic, is now transporting LNG from Africa to Asia. The question is: Why is a Russian company shipping...
Diesel Prices Poised to Surge Toward $11/Gal
We warned in the Daily Energy Report and the Weekly US Data Report about a month ago that diesel prices will skyrocket and inventories might decline to record levels. Will it go to $11/g?
U.S. Supplies Half Global NGLs; Hormuz Crisis Cuts 19% Shipments
⭕️The United States is not only the world's largest producer of natural gas liquids (NGLs), but it accounts for roughly half of global production. ⭕️ The Hormuz crisis blocked the shipmnets of about 19% of seaborn tarded NGLs. https://t.co/PeoruA92IE
EU's Own Sanctions Undermine
The irony is: the EU reduced its dependence on Russia to improve "energy security"! Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security https://t.co/FmUhPkAcgE
IRGC Lets Iraqi Oil Ships Through, yet Attacks Fields
So… the Iranian IRGC exempts ships carrying Iraqi oil and allows them to sail through the Hormuz Strait, but drone attacks on Iraqi oil fields continue. https://t.co/PoAWXPyVEz
Energy Basics: US Isn’t Independent, Markets Global, Controls Fail
Chamath has repeatedly been wrong about energy issues — sometimes to a comical degree. He could have used a refresher on ECON 101. 🥁Here are three basic realities he seems to miss: 1- The United States has never been truly energy independent...
Forward Curve Isn't a Forecast—Don't Trust Future Prices
🔹Be careful: the forward curve is not a forecast. It has rarely matched actual realized prices. For example, if you assume the December 2026 futures price reflects where the market will actually be at that time, you’re to be...
India’s First Iranian Oil Shipment Rerouted to China
🇮🇳While the media highlighted India's first Iranian oil shipment in recent years, Kpler tracking now shows the vessel has been redirected to China. Will get an update tomorrow. Map form @Kpler
