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Trump’s Jones Act waiver sparks long-term policy fight

Oil and gas groups say the waiver lowered fuel costs and improved supply, while maritime advocates warn it threatens shipbuilding investment, jobs and national industry capacity.

July 13, 2026
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Iran shipped 57M barrels of crude oil between U.S. blockades

In the period between the two U.S. naval blockades, Tehran was able to ship at least 2.2 million barrels a day, a very high level by recent standards. 

July 13, 2026
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Trump says U.S. will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.

July 13, 2026
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Oil prices leap as U.S. and Iran carry out airstrikes

The price of Brent crude, the international standard, was up 3.9% to $78.95 per barrel. Fighting has kept oil tankers from using the strait to deliver crude to customers worldwide.

July 13, 2026
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UAE tells OPEC its oil production surged by 80% in June

Abu Dhabi found workarounds for the Iran war and was free to pump more barrels after leaving the producer group.

July 13, 2026
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South Bow to pay $26M in Keystone spill case in Kansas

Kansas and the Trump administration settled with the owner of the Keystone Pipeline over alleged Clean Water Act violations stemming from a 2022 oil spill. 

July 10, 2026
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Oil prices drift after unclaimed airstrikes

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, 0.9% to $75.58. That’s above the $72 it was at the start of the week.

July 10, 2026
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Crypto startup tries to put a barrel of oil on blockchain

Energy Substantiation wants oil suppliers to help support a digital token tied to physical crude.

July 9, 2026
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Hormuz shipping nearly halted after U.S., Iran strikes

Observable movements in the world’s most vital energy conduit largely occurred along an Iran-approved route near the waterway’s north, while the U.S.-supported Omani corridor was quiet.

July 9, 2026
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Shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over fuel prices

Oil prices rose to their highest point in weeks after President Donald Trump declared the U.S. ceasefire with Iran over, responding to Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

July 9, 2026

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