Our View

Worst Energy Crisis in 40 Years

The US Secretaries of Energy and the Treasury assured the public last weekend that energy markets are well-supplied. Those who buy and sell oil—from large traders to major oil firms—have a very different view. Click here to read more.

What, Me Worry?

While the Trump administration seems blase about soaring oil prices, we are in the midst of the worst energy crisis in 40 years. See Our View and the March 9 Notes at the Margin for more on this.

The Diesel Crisis (March 9, 2026) -- By shutting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has cut the exports of distillate-rich Middle Eastern crude, jet fuel, and diesel.

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