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The IEA Just Said This Is Worse Than 1973 and 1979 Combined. Here's What That Means in Plain English.

Mar 23, 2026

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5 min read

The IEA Just Said This Is Worse Than 1973 and 1979 Combined. Here's What That Means in Plain English.

The head of the International Energy Agency called this a "major, major threat" to the global economy. No country will be immune. Here's the translation — and what it means for the U.S. specifically.

K. Lorraine
K. Lorraine

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What Happens to Oil Prices If the China Summit Gets Cancelled

Mar 16, 2026

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4 min read

What Happens to Oil Prices If the China Summit Gets Cancelled

Trump's March 31 meeting with Xi Jinping is now explicitly tied to the Hormuz coalition. Here's the scenario analysis — and what each outcome means for crude.

K. Lorraine
K. Lorraine

Explainer

The G7 Emergency Oil Reserve Meeting: What They Can Do, What They Can't, and What It Means for Your Gas Bill

Mar 9, 2026

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4 min read

The G7 Emergency Oil Reserve Meeting: What They Can Do, What They Can't, and What It Means for Your Gas Bill

Finance ministers from the world's largest economies are meeting this week to discuss an emergency response. Here's the playbook — and its limits.

K. Lorraine
K. Lorraine

Explainer

What Is OPEC+ and Why Can't They Save Us This Time?

Mar 8, 2026

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5 min read

What Is OPEC+ and Why Can't They Save Us This Time?

The cartel that usually stabilizes oil prices has its hands tied. Here's exactly why — and what would have to happen for them to matter.

K. Lorraine
K. Lorraine

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