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Belcher: Tariff Growing Pains Will Help US Achieve Energy Dominance

Tariffs may bring short-term pain, but Trump is aggressively pursuing goals that benefit the U.S., says Cornerstone Government Affairs’ Jack Belcher.

Paisie: How a World in Flux Impacts Oil Prices

Sanctions, tariffs and production strategies are buffeting crude markets as wild cards like tariffs and geopolitical conflicts make headlines.

BP Earns Approval to Redevelop Oil Fields in Northern Iraq

The agreement with Iraq’s government is for an initial phase that includes oil and gas production of more than 3 Bboe, BP stated.

US LNG Exports May See EU Demand Drop-Off, Asian Surge

Ukrainian peace talks could end with Russian gas back on the market, Poten & Partners analysts said.

Oil Loading Slows at Venezuela's Ports Amid US Tariffs, License Termination, Data Shows

Loading of Venezuela's heavy crude at its main oil ports slowed this week after the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on trade with countries buying the South American nation's oil. 

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (March 24, 2025)

Oil demand will be picking up as we move into warmer months for the northern hemisphere. For the upcoming week, Stratas Advisors think the price of Brent crude will move higher and will test $73.

Hirs: America Confronts Sovereign Risk with Recession on the Horizon

The risk to U.S. oil and gas production comes from within, and a recession looms on the horizon.

China Stops US LNG Imports Following Shipping Tariff

The country, which put a 15% tariff on U.S. LNG imports, has gone more than 40 days without a delivery, the longest gap since 2023, according to a report from Bloomberg.

US' EXIM Bank OKs $4.7B Loan for TotalEnergies Mozambique LNG Project

TotalEnergies’ Southern African LNG project had been delayed after unrest in Mozambique.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (March 17, 2025)

The price of Brent crude could get a boost from Trump’s threats of sanctions on Russia, Iran and Venezuela, but it is doubtful it will break $72/bbl, Stratas Advisors says.