Shipping costs surged across the Middle East in June, with rates from Shanghai to the UAE’s Port of Khor Fakkan jumping 76% due to fears over Iran-Israel tensions. Despite President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire on Monday, risks remain high for global shipping lanes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.
On this week’s “Sunday Morning Futures” on Fox News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a sharp warning about Iran’s potential to disrupt global oil flows by closing the vital Strait of Hormuz. Rubio emphasized that such a move would mark a “massive escalation” and compel a coordinated international response.
The Department of the Interior, under Secretary Doug Burgum, announced on Wednesday a sweeping reform to dramatically accelerate the permitting process for energy and mineral development. Permits that once took years will now be reviewed in as little as 28 days, a move driven by President Donald Trump’s National Emergency Declaration to boost national energy security.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to California Energy Commission (CEC) Vice Chair Siva Gunda, urging him to take action to ensure that the oil business remains in the state.
Texas energy producers are setting new records in oil and natural gas output while cutting methane emissions, defying critics who continue to blame the industry for environmental harm. A new report from Texans for Natural Gas, a campaign under the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), confirms substantial environmental progress alongside historic energy production in the Permian Basin.
The Venezuelan government is appealing to foreign oil and gas companies to maintain their operations in the country despite the recent revocation of U.S. licenses that previously permitted such activities.
President Donald Trump has called for the resumption of the Keystone XL Pipeline project, inviting the original builder to return and complete the work. In a recent social media post, Trump criticized the previous administration's decision to halt the project and promised expedited approvals under his leadership. He stated, "I know they were treated very badly by Sleepy Joe Biden, but the Trump Administration is very different—Easy approvals, almost immediate start!"
