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Why is gasoline suddenly under $4 a gallon?
Gasoline prices are falling below $4 a gallon across multiple U.S. regions, with some markets seeing drops of nearly 40 cents in a single week.
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161 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Oil Prices Have Tumbled in November. Here’s Why.
Oil prices have fallen sharply in November, and The New York Times is examining the forces behind the decline.
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Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
Scientists attribute a projected 2026 drop in global carbon emissions to the Iran war's oil shock rather than clean-energy progress, per PBS and OilPrice.com coverage.
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A further acceleration of clean energy is needed for global CO
Global carbon emissions dip as oil prices surge amid Iran conflict, but analysts warn the decline is temporary without structural clean-energy acceleration.
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Oil steadies after Trump signals restraint on Iran, Hormuz risks persist
Oil rose from a two-month low on November 10 as shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz offset hopes for a US-Iran truce, after prices fell below $90 a barrel.
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Hoping for a rapid drop in gas prices after the midterms? It’s probably not going to happen
Coverage examines the likelihood of rapid gas price decreases following the midterm elections.
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Oil prices drop below $100 as midterms fuel hope for an end to the Iran war
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Oil tumbles below $100 on post-election peace hopes
Oil prices have tumbled below $100 as investors anticipate Middle East peace and a shift in U.S. policy following a Democratic sweep of the elections.
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Oil Prices Sink as U.S. Midterms Raise Market Hopes for Middle East Solution
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US Oil Inventories Fall Further As Demand Holds
US crude oil inventories post a fifth straight weekly drop as diesel stocks hit their lowest level since 2003.
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Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump's Republicans face election rout
Global oil prices are rebounding as investors react to U.S. midterm election results and escalating supply risks associated with Iran.
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Oil Prices Fall as U.S. Midterm Results Unfold
Global oil prices have tumbled below $100 per barrel as U.S. midterm election results shift investor sentiment regarding Middle East stability.
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Oil Edges Lower As U.S. Bombs Iran Before Election Day
Oil prices are edging lower following reports that the United States has bombed Iran immediately preceding the 2026 midterm elections.
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Crude oil prices fall for second day as market hopes for diplomatic resolution to Iran war
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Oil prices slide in biggest drop since July on hope for more Iran talks
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Oil Prices Plunge as Draft Proposal to End U.S.-Iran War is Circulated
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Crude oil dives to session low on Iran peace talk hopes ahead of midterms
Crude oil prices plunge to session lows as a draft proposal to end the U.S.-Iran war circulates ahead of midterms.
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Oil Prices Fall More Than 4% as Iran Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
Crude prices slide as investors brace for a big week, with coverage detailing shifts in global energy markets.
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U.S. crude falls more than 3% amid reports of U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts
U.S. crude falls more than 3% amid reports of U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts.
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OPEC+ agrees in principle to keep oil output targets steady in December, sources say
OPEC+ has reached an agreement in principle to maintain its current oil output targets through December.
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Oil flows are up as Iran war turmoil eases. Why do prices keep rising?
Oil flows increase as Iran war turmoil eases, leaving observers questioning why prices continue to rise.
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US Tells Ships to Avoid Unnecessary Transits Through Hormuz
The United States advises vessels to avoid unnecessary transits through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
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Oil plunges over 6% as Iran diplomacy seemingly gathers pace
Oil plunges over 6% as renewed diplomatic efforts and mediation ease Middle East escalation fears.
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The U.S. Grid Counts On Canadian Power. Canada Is Eyeing Other Options
Canada weighs alternative options while the United States power grid relies heavily on Canadian energy.
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What’s Priced into Brent at $117?
Oil prices are experiencing volatility near six-month highs as markets balance Middle East supply threats against the risk of demand destruction.
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COMMENTARY: Don't mistake Mideast oil rebound for normality
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Oil prices slide as sanctions relief on Russian crude raises hopes of increased supply
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There is a violent ‘new normal’ in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why we should worry
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Oil prices jump sharply, to nearly $110 per barrel
Oil prices surge toward $110 per barrel as geopolitical tensions mount across major shipping lanes and energy production hubs.
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Oil prices gain on attacks in Saudi Arabia, Iran's new tactics to target tankers
Global oil markets fluctuate sharply as tanker attacks, inventory draws, and shifting sanctions policies collide.
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The IEA wants to empty its oil reserves faster. A federal watchdog says the US isn’t ready for what comes next
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Oil climbs as Mideast conflict, tanker attacks persist
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Emergency Oil Releases Risk Draining the World's Last Supply Cushion
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Hiring US-to-China Oil Tanker Costs More Than Launching a Space Rocket
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Refinery outages pumping up fuel prices more than cost of crude oil
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Oil prices climb above $100 on Strait of Hormuz attacks, Gulf storm threat
Oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the threat of a tropical storm in the Gulf.
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Oil rises as investors mull supply threats
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Google signs 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation Energy to power AI build-out
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Iran Update, October 4, 2026
Security analysts flood the feed with Iran briefings on Oct. 4‑5, 2026, spotlighting conflict, energy markets and AI scrutiny.
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Oil slips as Mideast exports, G7 stockpile ease supply concerns
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Oil prices fall as Middle East exports recover, G7 taps emergency stocks
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Middle East crude exports recover to near pre-war levels but oil products still lag, analysts say
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IEA says 325 million barrels of emergency oil has been released
The International Energy Agency reports that 325 million barrels of emergency oil reserves have been released into the global market.
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Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
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China Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets
Oil prices rise slightly as markets weigh mixed supply signals, including renewed Chinese fuel export curbs.
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Oil jumps 4% on reports China halts fuel exports, US troops head to Middle East
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Trump and Tehran are boxed in until the midterms because Iran wants US gas prices high
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CNBC Daily Open: Crude flows back at prewar levels, but at what cost?
Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to pre-war levels, signaling a shift in global energy flow.
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FERC chair slams PJM ‘mess’ as country’s largest grid operator delays power auction
Federal regulators criticize the nation's largest grid operator as power auctions face delays over data center costs.
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Strong natural gas production, supplies could ease pressure on winter heating bills
Strong U.S. natural gas production and rising storage levels may lower winter heating costs as prices hover around the $3/mmBtu mark.
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How the U.S. got oil shipments moving and what it would take to bring prices down
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‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to pre-war levels, sparking intense global market questions.
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Oil prices rise as bond sell-off hits global markets
Global financial markets navigate rising oil prices, escalating bond sell-offs, and widening stock market divisions.
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Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Talks Remain Uncertain
Oil markets experience price volatility as investors react to the uncertainty surrounding diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran.
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Oil prices rise for second session on continued Middle East supply concerns
Oil prices have climbed for a second consecutive session amid ongoing Middle East supply concerns and market uncertainty.
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Saudi Arabia is reaping a massive oil windfall, making it perhaps the Iran war’s only winner
Saudi Arabia's oil earnings surge to $210 billion, positioning the kingdom as the likely sole beneficiary of the Iran conflict.
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Diesel export ban backed by Trump could result in 'unintended consequences,' experts warn
Concerns over a potential US diesel export ban have triggered market volatility and warnings of unintended economic consequences.
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Three pumping stations along Saudi East-West Pipeline were hit in recent attack, sources say
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Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come
Gas prices climb nationwide as crude oil remains high and regional markets react to overseas conflict and pipeline attacks.
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Iran is now threatening world’s largest oil facility and vast pipeline after Houthi attacks escalate
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