Our View

The SPR Release Will Not Bring US Retail Gasoline Prices Down

Comparing changes in weekly US retail gasoline prices to weekly changes in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve stocks shows that an SPR release has no impact on the price. Click here to read more.

What, Me Worry?

While the Trump administration seems blase about soaring oil prices, we are in the midst of the worst energy crisis in 40 years. See Our View and the March 9 Notes at the Margin for more on this.

The Diesel Crisis (March 9, 2026) -- By shutting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has cut the exports of distillate-rich Middle Eastern crude, jet fuel, and diesel.

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