Semafor
Why Trump and an oil shock aren't enough for Texan drillers
Permian producers are resisting calls to drill more despite a 50 percent rise in oil prices, with Diamondback's CEO calling it economic suicide.
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Business and tech
Energy

Tuesday 20 October 2026

The Washington Post
Tehran seeks to punish Trump in midterms with oil price pain, Iranian officials say
Iranian officials say Tehran is trying to hurt Trump in the midterms by keeping oil prices painful.
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Iran United States
Politics and government
Energy

Friday 9 October 2026

CNBC
Oil prices jump as Iran steps up tanker attacks, hurricane threatens U.S. Gulf production
Brent topped $105 as Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Iranian attacks on Hormuz shipping outweighed Trump's pledge not to strike Iran before the midterms.
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Iran Saudi Arabia
Business and tech
Climate · Energy

Tuesday 29 September 2026

Semafor
Bond selloff deepens on oil fears
The US 10-year Treasury yield returned to highs unseen since 2007 as faltering US-Iran diplomacy revived fears of higher-for-longer oil prices.
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United States
Business and tech
Energy

Wednesday 16 September 2026

The New York Times
Rising fuel costs are fueling protests, shortages and strikes worldwide
Countries are struggling to absorb the cost of the war in Iran as oil prices climb.
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Politics and government
Energy

Tuesday 15 September 2026

Greg Kahn
The slowdown no one can afford
Greg Kahn argues the AI debate also has a literal power problem, since the grid may not keep pace with data-center demand.
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United States
Business and tech
Energy · AI
Reuters
Ryanair CEO sees significant rise in airfares if oil prices remain high
Ryanair's CEO warned of significant airfare increases as jet fuel runs 90% above last year.
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Politics and government
Energy

Sunday 13 September 2026

The Washington Post
Why a $5,000 Trump dividend check won't solve your money woes
Further reading from the day's section on hot inflation and rising oil prices.
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United States
Politics and government
Energy
The Washington Post
Ranchers' loyalty to Trump wavers as some bristle over beef imports
Further reading from the day's section on hot inflation and rising oil prices.
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United States
Politics and government
Energy

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