Brent Crude Spot Prices Surge Past Futures in April Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
In April, the Dated Brent spot price for crude oil surged to a premium exceeding $25 per barrel over the front-month Brent futures contract.
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U.S. Natural Gas Exports to Grow Nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG Facilities Ramp Up
natural gas exports will increase by nearly 30% by the end of 2027, driven by the startup and production ramp-up of five liquefied natural...
U.S. Energy Production Reaches New Record in 2025
The United States achieved a new milestone in energy production in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking output.
China, United States, and Japan Lead Global Strategic Oil Reserves in 2025
As of December 2025, China, the United States, and Japan collectively held the largest strategic oil inventories globally, according to estimates from the U.
Alaska’s Proved Oil and Gas Reserves Rose in 2024 Amid National Decline
Producers operating in Alaska reported an increase in proved reserves for both crude oil and natural gas in 2024.
Markets Climb Wall of Inflation Worry as AI Rally Shrugs Off the Heat
The upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping looms as the next major stress test for a market already sprinting from...
Southern Coal Use for Non-Electric Power Plummets 75% Since 2010
Coal distributions for non-electric power generation purposes in the Southern United States have experienced a significant decline, falling by approximately 75% between 2010 and 2025.
Cuba Faces Critical Fuel Shortage, Energy Minister Reports
Cuba has completely depleted its reserves of diesel and fuel oil, according to Vicente de la O Levy, the nation's energy minister.
CMS Energy Files Form 424B5 Prospectus Supplement
CMS Energy Corporation has filed a Form 424B5 with the U.
European Airfares Set to Rise as Fuel Costs Climb, Industry Leader Warns
Higher airfares for travelers within Europe are an "inevitable" consequence of elevated jet fuel costs, according to Willie Walsh, the head of the International...