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Iran Ceasefire Offers Limited Gas Price Relief as Hormuz Control Remains Key Leverage
Energy
Iran Ceasefire Offers Limited Gas Price Relief as Hormuz Control Remains Key Leverage
A temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran has triggered a drop in oil prices, potentially offering minor relief at g
U.S. Airlines Impose Steep Baggage Fee Hikes as Iran Conflict Sends Jet Fuel Costs Soaring
Energy
U.S. Airlines Impose Steep Baggage Fee Hikes as Iran Conflict Sends Jet Fuel Costs Soaring
American, Delta, United, Southwest, and JetBlue have all increased checked baggage fees, with most raising first and sec
Airlines Hike Fees, Cut Routes as Middle East Conflict Fuels Jet Fuel Volatility
Energy
Airlines Hike Fees, Cut Routes as Middle East Conflict Fuels Jet Fuel Volatility
Airlines worldwide are responding to soaring jet fuel costs by increasing ticket prices, adding new fees, and cutting fl
Major U.S. Airlines Raise Baggage Fees as Iran Conflict Drives Jet Fuel Crisis
Energy
Major U.S. Airlines Raise Baggage Fees as Iran Conflict Drives Jet Fuel Crisis
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have increased checked baggage fees, following similar moves by United and JetBlu
Markets React Sharply to Trump's Two-Week Iran Ceasefire, Oil Prices Tumble
Energy
Markets React Sharply to Trump's Two-Week Iran Ceasefire, Oil Prices Tumble
Oil markets experienced their steepest single-day decline since the pandemic's onset after President Trump declared a tw
Pew Survey: 70% of Americans Cite Fuel Costs as Top Concern Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
Energy
Pew Survey: 70% of Americans Cite Fuel Costs as Top Concern Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
A Pew Research Center survey reveals 70% of Americans are concerned about rising fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict,
NRC Shifts Nuclear Plant Security Drills to Industry Control, Drawing Safety Criticisms
Energy
NRC Shifts Nuclear Plant Security Drills to Industry Control, Drawing Safety Criticisms
Federal regulators have voted to transfer responsibility for leading nuclear plant security exercises to the industry it
Six States Hit Record Diesel Prices as National Gas Average Nears Historic Highs
Energy
Six States Hit Record Diesel Prices as National Gas Average Nears Historic Highs
Six states have reached record-high diesel prices, while national gasoline averages climb toward 2022 peaks, signaling p
EPA Extends Flaring Window in First Move to Weaken Biden Methane Regulations
Energy
EPA Extends Flaring Window in First Move to Weaken Biden Methane Regulations
The EPA has extended the emergency flaring window for oil and gas producers from 24 to 72 hours, marking the initial ste
OPEC+ Plans 206,000 Barrel Per Day Output Hike Contingent on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Energy
OPEC+ Plans 206,000 Barrel Per Day Output Hike Contingent on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to increase collective oil output by 206,000 barrels per d
Trump Administration Reverses Post-Deepwater Horizon Agency Split, Consolidating Offshore Oversight
Energy
Trump Administration Reverses Post-Deepwater Horizon Agency Split, Consolidating Offshore Oversight
The Trump administration is reversing a key Obama-era reform by recombining the agencies that oversee offshore drilling,
Fossil Fuel Industry Seeks Legal Immunity Amid Climate Liability Push
Energy
Fossil Fuel Industry Seeks Legal Immunity Amid Climate Liability Push
The fossil fuel industry, supported by the Trump administration and Republican state officials, is seeking legal immunit