Trump promoted fossil fuels. His war is pushing the world away from them.
As oil prices spike, governments are slashing fuel use and eyeing renewables — threatening to erode global demand for fossil energy.
Op-eds & Essays with Jason Bordoff & Spencer Dale • March 17, 2026
The oil shock triggered by the crisis in the Persian Gulf has pushed crude above $100 per barrel, reviving familiar fears of economic turmoil in the United States driven by surging gasoline and diesel prices.
Media reports suggest the Trump Administration is considering restrictions on US oil exports.
Amid global oil and gas disruptions, China stands prepared for the electrostate era.
Multiple US–Iran conflict scenarios carry materially different risks for global oil infrastructure, transit routes, and prices.
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Op-eds & Essays with Jason Bordoff & Spencer Dale • March 17, 2026