Energy – Town USF

Iran calls for global pushback against U.S. sanctions, says diplomacy 'isn't impossible'
on August 28, 2026 at 12:39 pm
Iran said the conflict in the Gaza Strip has to end, Israel has to withdraw from Lebanon and also halt its attacks on Syria.
U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare
on August 28, 2026 at 11:50 am
The U.S. has shifted to a campaign of economic warfare, after a dozen waves of airstrikes in July failed to force Tehran to abandon its claim to Hormuz.
Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
on August 28, 2026 at 5:02 am
The war has far exceeded the four to six weeks the Trump administration estimated it would take to meet its objectives in Iran.
AI needs more power. Stephanie Link is buying this natural gas stock while it's cheap
on August 27, 2026 at 7:03 pm
AI data centers are driving demand for power, and natural gas could be a big beneficiary.
Brian Sullivan: Gulf nations are unlikely to agree to a toll plan for Strait of Hormuz safe passage
on August 27, 2026 at 5:45 pm
Gulf nations will be reluctant to agree to or adhere to a fee or toll for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to my conversations.
Qatari PM heads to Iran to 'de-escalate tensions' as tanker attack tests Trump’s Hormuz claim
on August 27, 2026 at 8:22 am
The Prime Minister of U.S.-ally Qatar is in Iran for talks on Thursday as part of efforts to "de-escalate tensions" between Tehran and Washington.
Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter
on August 27, 2026 at 5:00 am
Europe’s gas stores are historically low for this time of year, as disrupted Middle East LNG flows raise the risk of sharply higher prices this winter.