Higher Energy Costs Weigh on Trump’s Midterm PitchOn Bloomberg This Weekend, Financial Times Associate Editor and Sea Change author Rana Foroohar explains how the Iran war and higher energy costs are shaping voters’ economic concerns ahead of the US midterms. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Foroohar also examines America’s competition with China and Russia over shipping,…Bloomberg4h agoWhole story →SecurityBuild
'Just Run This as an Ad': Trump Dismisses Pump Pain to Boast of Oil and Gas ProfitsIf there was any doubt, President Donald Trump made it very clear Saturday evening that he cares more about wealthy oil and gas executives than ordinary people. During a midterm campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, Trump acknowledged the high price of oil and gas, but said that the US fossil fuel industry was "making hundreds of billions of dollars." His…Common Dreams4h agoWhole story →Planet
Iran’s oil lifeline is drying up. The biggest pain may fall on ordinary citizensIran's floating oil inventory has fallen to zero as the U.S. naval blockade tightens, but the IRGC may be shielded while civilians bear the pain.Fox News9h agoWhole story →PlanetSecurity
Why Trump and Carney Haven’t Touched Energy in Their Tariff WarThe United States and Canada are locked in an energy trade war – sort of. Although United States President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister MarkEUROPE SAYS15h agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyDonald Trump
Greg Cunningham pledges service to New Mexico over partyRepublican candidate Greg Cunningham outlines his priorities for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, including border security, lower costs, energy and public safety.Albuquerque Journal17h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
'Just run this as an ad': Trump's rally gas price admission seen as gift to DemsPresident Donald Trump told rallygoers he doesn’t “give a damn” if critics accuse him of bragging about big oil money while Americans struggle with high gas prices. His critics were happy to take him at his word. “We’re making money like we’ve never made before,” Trump said in a clip posted by Acyn Torabi on X. “They’ll say: President Trump is bragging…Raw Story2h agoWhole story →Planet
'Who Is We?': Trump Blasted For Saying 'We're Making A Fortune' From High Oil Prices“Trump is completely detached from reality,” one commenter on X wrote.HuffPost11d agoWhole story →Planet
91 percent in Texas poll say Iran war raising oil and gas pricesMore than 90 percent of Texas voters believe the Iran conflict is raising oil and gas prices, according to a new survey. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 91 percent of respondents said the war against Iran is making oil and gas prices in the U.S. “a lot higher” or “a little higher.” Only 7 percent...The Hill6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyiran conflict escalation
Sen. Tim Kaine weighs in on rising gas prices in VirginiaFor many Virginians, filling up the gas tank isn’t getting any easier. Gas prices continue to climb.WJLA26d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyTim Kainerising gas prices
Sen. Baldwin comments on rising gas prices, war in IranWisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin says costs in the state are through the roof.WEAU3mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyTammy Baldwinmiddle east conflict escalation
Ohio governor candidates want to suspend gas tax as prices surgeAs gas prices spike, candidates for Ohio governor want state lawmakers to slash the gas tax rate to give drivers some relief at the pump.Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer1mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetohio gas tax suspension proposal
Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil pricesPresident Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.CBS News3d agoWhole story →Securitymiddle east troop reduction
Massachusetts gas prices: Watch Gov. Healey live streamWatch live as Gov. Maura Healey discusses rising gas prices and efforts to lower costs for drivers. Average gas is $4.40; diesel $6.39.NBC10 Boston1mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyMaura Healeygas price surge
Wall Street heads for gains after oil prices ease and inflation update comes in near expectationsU.S. stocks appear to be heading for gains as oil prices give back some of the week’s big spurt. Futures were up 0.7% for the S&P 500 index, 0.7% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and 0.8% for the Nasdaq 100 index, with a little less than an hour before trading is set to begin on Friday. They got some help from easing oil prices, which spurted earlier…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomy