Security Incident Reported Near Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Oil Port
A security incident occurred 86 nautical miles northeast of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia's largest oil port, on January 24th, 2025, when a ship captain reported a small military vessel using a green laser to try to direct their ship towards Iranian waters; this port handles 90% of Saudi Arabia's hydroca...
Security Incident Reported Near Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Oil Port
A security incident occurred 86 nautical miles northeast of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia's largest oil port, on January 24th, 2025, when a ship captain reported a small military vessel using a green laser to try to direct their ship towards Iranian waters; this port handles 90% of Saudi Arabia's hydroca...
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36% Bias Score
China's Record Oil and Gas Production Reduces Reliance on Imports
In 2024, China's oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons of oil equivalent for the first time, driven by increased domestic output and technological innovation, leading to a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of electric ...
China's Record Oil and Gas Production Reduces Reliance on Imports
In 2024, China's oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons of oil equivalent for the first time, driven by increased domestic output and technological innovation, leading to a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of electric ...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Day One Policies Leave Economic Forecast Unchanged
President Trump's Day One policy announcements had no immediate effect on the short-term economic forecast, although uncertainty remains about the impact of future tariffs on foreign trade; reduced immigration will slightly slow economic growth.
Trump's Day One Policies Leave Economic Forecast Unchanged
President Trump's Day One policy announcements had no immediate effect on the short-term economic forecast, although uncertainty remains about the impact of future tariffs on foreign trade; reduced immigration will slightly slow economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
Maduro Threatens US With Puerto Rico "Liberation", Setting Stage for Tense US-Venezuela Relations Under Trump
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro threatened to "liberate" Puerto Rico from the US if the latter continues its intervention in Venezuela, prompting swift condemnation from Puerto Rico's governor but sparking debate on the potential for a new US-Venezuela engagement under President Trump.
Maduro Threatens US With Puerto Rico "Liberation", Setting Stage for Tense US-Venezuela Relations Under Trump
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro threatened to "liberate" Puerto Rico from the US if the latter continues its intervention in Venezuela, prompting swift condemnation from Puerto Rico's governor but sparking debate on the potential for a new US-Venezuela engagement under President Trump.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Reprieve for Venezuela Fuels Debate Amidst Disputed Election
Despite an allegedly fraudulent reelection of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, the U.S. continues to allow Chevron to export Venezuelan oil, resulting in increased oil production, strengthened foreign reserves, and concerns about the legitimization of authoritarian rule.
U.S. Sanctions Reprieve for Venezuela Fuels Debate Amidst Disputed Election
Despite an allegedly fraudulent reelection of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, the U.S. continues to allow Chevron to export Venezuelan oil, resulting in increased oil production, strengthened foreign reserves, and concerns about the legitimization of authoritarian rule.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Iran Sanctions Face China Challenge
A potential Trump administration plans to reinstate its "maximum pressure" policy on Iran, focusing on oil exports, but faces challenges from China's significant economic support for Iran and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Trump's Renewed Iran Sanctions Face China Challenge
A potential Trump administration plans to reinstate its "maximum pressure" policy on Iran, focusing on oil exports, but faces challenges from China's significant economic support for Iran and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
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40% Bias Score
China's Domestic Energy Boom Cuts Oil Imports
In 2024, China's total oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons for the first time, driven by increased domestic exploration and technological innovation, resulting in a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as domestic demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of elect...
China's Domestic Energy Boom Cuts Oil Imports
In 2024, China's total oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons for the first time, driven by increased domestic exploration and technological innovation, resulting in a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as domestic demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of elect...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Reverses Biden's Energy Policies, Declares National Energy Emergency
President Trump, on his first day in office, declared a National Energy Emergency, reversing Biden's executive orders that restricted oil and gas production, including the Keystone XL pipeline cancellation and offshore drilling bans. This aims to increase domestic energy production, lower prices, an...
Trump Reverses Biden's Energy Policies, Declares National Energy Emergency
President Trump, on his first day in office, declared a National Energy Emergency, reversing Biden's executive orders that restricted oil and gas production, including the Keystone XL pipeline cancellation and offshore drilling bans. This aims to increase domestic energy production, lower prices, an...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Energy Emergency Declaration Risks Market Instability
President Trump declared a national energy emergency, aiming to increase oil and gas production despite the U.S. being the world's largest producer and current stable gas prices ($3.04/gallon). This risks harming smaller companies through supply gluts and price drops, while neglecting sustainable en...
Trump's Energy Emergency Declaration Risks Market Instability
President Trump declared a national energy emergency, aiming to increase oil and gas production despite the U.S. being the world's largest producer and current stable gas prices ($3.04/gallon). This risks harming smaller companies through supply gluts and price drops, while neglecting sustainable en...
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52% Bias Score
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Plan for US Energy Dominance: Challenges and Uncertainties
Donald Trump plans to boost US oil production by 15% and increase LNG exports, challenging Russia and Saudi Arabia by easing regulations, expediting licensing, and developing infrastructure, despite potential issues with domestic gas prices and global demand.
Trump's Plan for US Energy Dominance: Challenges and Uncertainties
Donald Trump plans to boost US oil production by 15% and increase LNG exports, challenging Russia and Saudi Arabia by easing regulations, expediting licensing, and developing infrastructure, despite potential issues with domestic gas prices and global demand.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
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56% Bias Score