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Why U.S. Oil Companies Are Not Plugging the World’s Energy Gap
ByRebecca F. Elliott May 1, 2026

American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.

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How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply
ByJohn Eligon, Golden Matonga and Matthew Mpoke Bigg April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.

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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
ByIvan Penn and Rebecca F. Elliott April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

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It’s Not Just War That’s Making the U.A.E. Leave OPEC
ByVivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar April 28, 2026April 29, 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

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UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
ByVivian Nereim April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.

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The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
ByIvan Penn April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.

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On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles
ByYeganeh Torbati April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.

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World’s Top Producer of Condoms Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains
ByZunaira Saieed April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.

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Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
ByEmmett Lindner April 23, 2026

The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.

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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed
ByRebecca F. Elliott April 21, 2026

The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.

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