(By Oil & Gas 360) – Markets have become remarkably efficient at pricing today’s headlines, but what they struggle to price is tomorrow’s uncertainty. Following months of conflict, supply disruptions, and volatile oil prices, the prospect of an uneasy ceasefire between the United States and Iran has offered financial markets a measure of relief. Crude prices have eased from wartime highs,
(Oil & Gas 360) By Greg Barnett, MBA – For decades, the conventional economic narrative held that rising gasoline prices act as a direct tax on consumers, reducing discretionary spending and slowing economic growth. That framework still exists in textbooks, but real-world behavior—especially in the post-2020 environment—suggests the relationship has fundamentally evolved. The modern U.S. consumer is not responding to
(Oil & Gas 360) By Greg Barnett, MBA – (Part 4 of 6) – One of the persistent analytical errors in energy markets is treating oil and natural gas as variations of the same problem. They are not. They behave differently, clear differently, and respond to pressure in fundamentally different ways. Understanding that distinction matters more now than at any point
(Oil & Gas 360) – EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference returns August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, bringing together the energy industry’s decision-makers, capital providers, and emerging innovators. If you’re an E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, or Energy Transition company, there’s still an opportunity to present. If you’re a qualified investor, this is one of the few forums where you
(By Oil & Gas 360) – Energy markets whipsawed again this week, moving from escalation to partial relief almost overnight. Prices surged on fears of a broader supply shock, then dropped sharply as signals emerged that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open, at least for now. Beneath the volatility, the bigger story is taking shape: supply chains are shifting, capital
(By Oil & Gas 360) – Global energy markets are sending mixed signals as war-driven disruptions collide with sudden diplomatic momentum, leaving oil and gas prices caught between physical shortages and shifting expectations. LNG supply has taken a direct hit. Export volumes have fallen to multi-month lows as conflict in the Middle East disrupts flows through the Strait of Hormuz,
(By Oil & Gas 360) – Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as escalating tensions involving Iran rattled global energy markets and raised fears of supply disruptions across the Middle East. The spike prompted urgent discussions among the world’s largest economies. Finance ministers from the Group of Seven signaled they are prepared to release strategic oil reserves if needed
(By Oil & Gas 360) – Energy markets are increasingly being driven by geopolitical risk rather than traditional supply-demand fundamentals, and major banks are beginning to adjust their outlooks accordingly. Investment banks have started lifting crude price forecasts as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raise the possibility of supply disruptions from one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
(Oil Price) – As 2026 begins, energy markets are reacting less to supply outages than to how governments are choosing to act. The removal of Venezuela’s president, instability along the Red Sea, and rising uncertainty around Iran have altered assumptions about restraint, escalation, and control. This piece examines four locations where those changes are already influencing energy risk. Venezuela: Decapitation Without
(World Oil)– The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to narrowly approve President Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending package dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ U.S. energy associations including the API, IPAA, NOIA and EWTC issued separate statements acknowledging the Senate’s decision as a victory for the U.S. oil and gas industry. “We applaud the Senate for passing the One
(Oil Price) – The term “peak oil” has sparked debate for decades, fueling speculation and more than a few forecasts of doomsday scenarios. But for all the noise, it remains a largely misunderstood concept. That’s unfortunate, because peak oil—both in theory and in practice—still carries serious implications for the global economy and energy markets. The phrase was very popular 20 years
(Investing) – DUBAI – Iran’s oil minister said imposing unilateral sanctions on crude producers would destabilise energy markets, the ministry’s SHANA news outlet reported on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would seek to drive Tehran’s oil exports to zero. “Depoliticising the oil market is a vital issue for energy security. Imposing unilateral sanctions against major oil producers and
