Global Shifts Drive US Energy Boom and Record Exports
In 2024, the United States exported about 30% of its total energy production—mainly fossil fuels—marking a record 31 out of 103 quadrillion BTUs, according...
Consumer Prices Up Slightly in July; Energy and Food Mixed
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2%, slightly down from June’s 0.3% increase, with...
Nuclear Power Concentrated in Five Key Countries
As of June 2025, the US, France, China, Russia, and South Korea produce over two-thirds of the world’s nuclear power, according to the US...
Lithium Prices Surge as China Shuts Major Mine
Lithium prices and stocks spiked after China’s CATL halted operations at a major lithium mine, raising fears of broader supply cuts. The shutdown, part...
Global Refining Shifts East as Asia, Middle East Expand
Rystad Energy reports that global refining is shifting east as Asia and the Middle East expand capacity with large, modern refineries, while older plants...