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Lower Oil and Gasoline Prices Forecast for This Summer
Trade uncertainty and OPEC+ production increases are driving oil prices lower. American motorists may see significantly lower pump prices this summer.
New Data Reveal Significant Increase in Oil and Gas Reserves Discovered in Gulf of America: Interior Department
The department will no longer require an environmental impact statement for approximately 3,244 oil and gas leases in seven Western states.
The Price of Power: Labor, Liberal Face Off in High-Stakes Energy Debate
From nuclear to renewables, gas to grid costs, both sides pitched their visions for Australia’s energy future.
US Crude Oil Reserves Register Uptick
The price of oil has fallen over 12 percent over the course of the week since Trump announced his tariffs.
Queensland to Review 3 Emissions Targets, Signals Slower Transition to Net Zero
The state government is set to release a detailed energy road map by the end of the year.
EU Must Buy US Energy to Get Tariff Relief: Trump
The president rejected the EU’s proposals for a ‘zero for zero’ tariffs on cars and industrial goods.
Bidding for Gulf Oil Leases Begins in June
In waving through planned 2025 sale, the Trump administration clears deck for more, bigger lease offerings.
US Crude Oil Futures Drop Below $60 per Barrel to Lowest Level in 4 Years
Oil drilling activity in the United States could be negatively affected by deflated prices.
Labor Pledges $2.3 Billion to Subsidise Household Batteries
The policy provides Australian homeowners with a 30 percent discount.
Burgum Announces First Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Gulf of America
The administration is expected to publish a proposed notice of sale in June.
US Uranium Production Hits Highest Level in 6 Years
The Trump administration supports the rollout of favorable nuclear policies with tech giants poised to build small modular reactors in many states.
Chevron Ordered to Pay More Than $740 Million in Louisiana Coastal Damage Case
The company has vowed to appeal.
UK and Scottish Governments Warned Over Grangemouth Refinery 5 Years Ago, Says Petroineos
A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson said that before July, ’there was no overall plan for the future of the Grangemouth refinery.’
How Liquid Natural Gas Export Boom Might Impact the US
With U.S. overseas sales forecast to double by 2030, some ask, ‘Will high-dollar offshore demand lower domestic supply and raise local electricity bills?’
Pipeline Projects Prioritized for Quick Approval Under Emergency Energy Orders
More than 220 are eligible for quick approval. While Appalachian and Texan producers push for more interstate access, the Northeast is knotted in bottlenecks.
Northern Territory Cancels 50 Percent Renewable Target, Citing $5 Billion Cost
The government raised concerns with rising power prices and grid stability.
Judge Rules Biden Admin Unlawfully Canceled Oil, Gas Leases in Alaska Refuge
AIDEA filed the lawsuit against the Biden administration in 2023 after the Department of Interior canceled oil and gas leases it won in January 2021.
Australia’s Most Populous State Moves to Regulate Handling, Disposal of Lithium Batteries Amid Fire Incidents
Fire and Rescue NSW have dealt with 384 lithium-ion battery incidents since 2024, according to the NSW government
UK Solar Push Sparks Concerns Over China Reliance and Labour Practices
Critics question whether the UK can afford to prioritise cheap solar imports without sacrificing its values or energy sovereignty.
EV Chargers Overtake Gasoline Pumps in California
California now has nearly 50 percent more EV chargers than gas nozzles in the state, as consumers are told to brace for higher prices at the pump.
