March 10 US strike on key Iran oil hub would fit Trump's 'energy dominance doctrine,' expert says Reports indicate President Donald Trump's administration is considering a direct attack on Iran's Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iranian oil exports near the Strait of Hormuz.
March 10 Gas prices surge, pinching Americans and handing the GOP a new midterm headache Trump vowed to keep oil flowing as the Iran conflict drove gas prices up 59 cents nationwide, creating new political pressure ahead of the midterm elections.
March 10 Former energy trader lays out plan to blunt US gas price shock John Arnold, co-founder of Arnold Ventures, says the biggest worry in any escalation is pain at the pump—though prices are still below levels from 15–20 years ago.
March 10 Iran war, 11 days in: US controls skies, oil surges and the region braces for what’s next U.S. officials say American and Israeli forces are gaining control of Iranian airspace after striking more than 5,000 targets in the first week of conflict.
March 9 Travel is about to get more expensive as Iran conflict sparks jet fuel crunch The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening jet fuel supplies and stoking fears that airfares would climb.
March 9 Tankers to resume normal movement in Middle East in 'a few weeks' at worst, Energy sec says, ending oil surge Oil prices surge 25% amid Trump administration's Iran targeting as Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicts "fear premium" will end in weeks, not months.
March 9 KT McFARLAND: Operation Epic Fury proves it is both America First and proudly MAGA President Trump's Operation Epic Fury against Iran represents America First policy aimed at preventing nuclear weapons and securing energy dominance.
March 8 Trump admin turns Venezuela into major US oil supplier as global shipping crisis eases Major policy shift sees Venezuela become key U.S. oil supplier under Trump administration, with new contracts signed for Gulf Coast refineries.
March 8 The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict War-risk insurance costs surge as conflict threatens oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz, potentially driving up gas prices for American consumers.
March 8 White House says oil price spike is temporary as Trump pushes energy dominance amid Iran war Karoline Leavitt says oil price spike from Iran conflict will be short-lived as President Trump's energy dominance strategy stabilizes markets and eases pressure on American consumers.