Here’s why Republicans are worrying about high gas prices ahead of the midterms Politico | Energy & Environment By: By Pavan Acharya and Catherine Allen 25 June 2026 at 22:00 Midterm elections dating back to the 1970s suggest that Republicans run the risk of losing midterm seats on account of high gas prices. © Lindsey Wasson/AP
Trump accuses oil companies of gouging drivers, orders DOJ to investigate Politico | Energy & Environment By: By Cheyanne M. Daniels， Mike Soraghan， James Bikales， Scott Waldman and Carlos Anchondo 24 June 2026 at 20:55 In a post to social media, the president said gasoline prices should be lower because of declines in crude oil prices. © Alex Brandon/AP
‘VIP pass’: Trump administration mulling how to coax more oil tankers through Hormuz Politico | Energy & Environment By: By Ben Lefebvre and Scott Waldman 17 June 2026 at 07:35 Despite the president calling Hormuz open for business, ship owners remain wary of testing the waters. © Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP
'A bit of FOMO': Oil companies give Venezuela a second look amid Mideast chaos Politico | Energy & Environment By: By Ben Lefebvre and James Bikales 16 June 2026 at 07:57 President Donald Trump’s policy misfires in the Middle East are having one unexpected beneficiary — his policy goals in Venezuela. © Pavel Golovkin/AP
Trump is urging tankers to sail through Hormuz. Vessels aren’t so sure yet. Politico | Energy & Environment By: By Mike Soraghan， Martina Sapio and Carlos Anchondo 16 June 2026 at 01:30 Vice President JD Vance said ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has already increased since a peace deal was announced, but industry associations are urging caution. © Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP
US military escorting growing number of oil tankers through Hormuz, Energy secretary says Politico | Energy & Environment By: By Mike Lee 12 June 2026 at 23:38 The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes as Trump and Iran continue haggling over a peace deal. © Francis Chung/POLITICO
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