Oil Surges as Iran Fighting Resumes, Gas Nears $4.03 Record
US-Iran fighting resumed, sending Brent above $91 and WTI near $87, with GasBuddy forecasting a record $4.03 Labor Day gas average.
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Trump Emergency Order May Speed Plaquemines LNG Expansion
Venture Global seeks to more than double Plaquemines LNG capacity under Trump's fast-tracked energy emergency permitting, raising price and wetland concerns.
EPA Fuel Rule Change Aims to Cut Gas Prices, Raise Smog Risk
EPA lets refiners switch early to cheaper winter gasoline, potentially cutting prices but raising smog concerns as state averages diverge widely.
Waterford Gas Below CT, US Averages Amid Mixed Prices
Waterford gas averages $3.99/gallon, below CT and US rates, as national prices stay above $4 amid regional swings.
LA, Orange County Gas Prices Climb for Ninth Straight Day
LA and Orange County gas prices rose for a ninth straight day to $5.705 a gallon, even as national and state averages moved unevenly.
Alliant Energy Must Cut Iowa Gas Rates by $2.6 Million
Iowa regulators ordered Alliant Energy to cut natural gas rates by $2.6 million amid global gas price volatility and rising data center demand.
Automakers, Utilities Race to Tame Data Center Power Demand
Automakers, utilities and regulators race to manage soaring data center power demand straining grids worldwide.
Oil Prices Swing on Iran Tensions as Gas Costs Stick
Oil prices swung sharply this week as US-Iran tensions eased, with Brent falling toward $85 on hopes for reduced Middle East supply risk.
Gas Prices Climb Nationwide From Virginia to California
Gas prices are rising from Virginia to California, with Connecticut, Arizona and LA all posting notable weekly increases.
US-Canada Trade War Fuels Farm and Energy Price Worries
US-Canada trade tensions threaten farm goods as gas, natural gas and global energy prices stay volatile.
Gas Prices Climb Nationwide as Regional Gaps Widen
Gas prices are rising nationwide, with Connecticut towns tracking below average while LA, Alaska, and diesel prices surge sharply.
Data Centers Strain US Power Grids as AI Demand Surges
AI-driven data centers are straining US grids, spiking rates, and prompting new batteries, software, and offshore siting fixes.
Oil Prices Slip as Markets Brush Off Iran Sanctions Threat
Oil prices dipped as new U.S. Iran sanctions loomed, while diesel costs surged separately on a refining capacity shortage.
Gas Prices Climb Nationwide, Virginia Sees New Increases
Gas prices are rising in Virginia and nationwide, driven by seasonal demand and global supply disruptions tied to conflicts abroad.
Goldman: Europe May Need €100 Gas Amid US Pump Pain
Goldman Sachs says European gas may need to hit €100/MWh for winter supply, as US gasoline prices also climb amid global tensions.
TVA Sets New Data Center Rate Amid Grid Strain
TVA approves a new data center electricity rate as utilities nationwide grapple with AI-driven power demand and cost-shifting fights.
Data Center Power Crunch Reshapes Energy Stocks, Grids
Data centers are driving record U.S. electricity demand, prompting new utility rates, gas power, and battery and cooling investments.
Stocks Hit Records as Oil Slides and Inflation Data Cools
US stocks neared record highs as oil prices fell and wholesale inflation data came in softer than expected, though Iran tensions kept oil volatile.
Oil Markets Rebalance as US Output Hits Record High
US crude output hit a record 13.6 million bpd in 2025 as OPEC+ raises production amid Hormuz-driven Middle East supply disruptions.
Battery System Eases Data Center Power Demand Strain on Grid
Cummins' 5-MWh battery smooths data center power swings as utilities rewrite rates and rules amid the AI boom.