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Thursday, May 7, 2026
In July, Republicans in Congress passed their signature domestic policy package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (or, H.R. 1).
Two economic planning documents released at the March meeting of China's National People’s Congress include the term "energy powerhouse" for the first time.
The US blockade of tankers serving Iran's oil exports is intended to cut Iranian oil exports to near-zero.
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
Two economic planning documents released at the March meeting of China's National People’s Congress include the term "energy powerhouse" for the first time.
The US blockade of tankers serving Iran's oil exports is intended to cut Iranian oil exports to near-zero.
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
Iran has expanded its storage infrastructure over the past decade to levels that may be sufficient to handle up to two or three weeks of crude exports at pre-war levels.
Europe is entering the 2026 gas injection season with its lowest level of gas in storage since 2018.
The Iran war has disrupted Eastern Mediterranean gas production, exports, and development, threatened regional energy infrastructure, and increased political and investment uncertainty.
The US-Israeli war against Iran highlights the Gulf’s dual role as the backbone of global energy supply and a major source of systemic risk.
Almost 90 percent of the LNG that transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025 was destined for Asian countries.
The war in Iran has significantly enhanced Latin America's geopolitical advantage as a reliable source of hydrocarbon resources.
On March 20, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed significant changes to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the landmark climate law passed in 2019.
The Iran conflict could increase the appeal of Russia as an energy supplier for China.
Media reports suggest the Trump Administration is considering restrictions on US oil exports.
