Current price of oil as of May 19, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why. Fortune · May 19
What soaring gas prices mean for Texas and how long it could take for costs to come down Here’s what you should know about the market forces at play and what higher prices mean for oil companies and the state. The Texas Tribune · May 19
Iran shrugs as Trump continuously flip-flops between threats and extending peace talk deadlines ANALYSIS: Iran has figured out that Trump’s bluster and swirl of social media threats doesn’t matter much so long as they control the Strait of Hormuz, Andrew Feinberg writes The Independent UK · May 18
Donald Trump and Josh Hawley's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Save Drivers Less Than $9 Per Month It was a bad idea when Biden proposed it, and it's a bad idea now that Trump is proposing it. Want lower gas prices? End the war. Reason · May 18
Though gas prices dropped by a cent last week experts warn another spike could be coming ahead of Memorial Day Oil markets are sensitive to the ever-shifting geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, thus making gas prices volatile The Independent UK · May 18
Trump’s trip to China doesn’t move the needle on low approval ratings President Donald Trump returned from China with few concrete wins, and his refusal to owe Xi Jinping a favor in return for the Chinese president’s help reopening the Strait of Hormuz highlights his lack of a plan to ease Republicans’ gas prices concerns as Democrats hammer his 79-day-old conflict. After… Roll Call · May 18
The Iran war is now changing your Social Security check; here's the new 2027 COLA number Social Security COLA update 2027: Gas prices in America have surged above $4.10 per gallon, up sharply from $3.17 last year, and the impact is now reaching Social Security checks. The latest inflation spike, fueled by global oil tensions and the Iran conflict, is increasing pressure on millions of retirees… The Economic Times · May 18
Lindsey Graham rants about Churchill and Nazis when asked to defend Trump’s comments on Americans’ finances Graham compares Trump to Winston Churchill amid the war in Iran causing gas prices to spike The Independent UK · May 17
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani suggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in the immediate term, while aggressively accelerating long-term structural reforms across its solar, storage, and distribution networks. The Economic Times · May 17
3 Stocks to Own If Gas Prices Keep Rising With gas prices topping $4.50 per gallon, Par Pacific, Diamondback Energy, and Scorpio Tankers are positioned to benefit from rising energy costs. MarketBeat · May 16
Major Auto-Insurance Rule Changes in 2026: Could Your Premium Jump? Here’s the State-by-State Breakdown Gas prices already spark enough road rage, but 2026 is delivering another expensive surprise straight to American drivers’ wallets. States across the country continue rewriting auto-insurance rules, raising minimum coverage requirements, tightening claim regulations, and forcing insurers to recalculate risk in ways that could hit monthly premiums hard. Drivers who… Everybody Loves Your Money · May 16
Iranian Hackers May have Infiltrated Into US Gas Station Systems: Report Gaining access to automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems may result in a hacker exploiting the system to cause detection of gas leaks go unnoticed International Business Times · May 16
Beer demand across the US is plunging - and the Iran war could be to blame California saw the largest drop in beer sales nationwide, followed by Arizona and Texas, according to data The Independent UK · May 15
Republican rep brushes off rising gas prices because that’s ‘the world we live in’ IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
Fortune · May 15 Current price of oil as of May 15, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
The Mary Sue · May 15 Alabama man goes through Walmart self-checkout. Then he uses a scanning trick to dramatically alter the price If there was ever a need for “hacks” to save on groceries, the time may be right now. As grocery and gas prices continue to rise, along with inflation, Americans are definitely feeling it. According to a report by The Economist, the United States is facing a “grocery-price shock,” partly…
The Independent UK · May 15 Republican gives stark message to Americans reeling over rising gas prices: ‘That’s life’ Jim Jordan argued the higher prices were worth paying if it meant tackling Tehran, despite the lack of regime change.
The Conversation · May 15 The blind spot in Europe’s energy strategy: almost all of its building data is based on approximations and averages Europe is once again eyeing international energy markets with unease. The war in Ukraine, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the extreme volatility of gas prices are all stark reminders of a painful truth: the continent’s energy security is still at the mercy of external factors.
MarketBeat · May 15 Summit Midstream Partners Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Summit Midstream Partners (NYSE:SMC) said first-quarter 2026 results were broadly in line with expectations, as strength in its Rockies business helped offset weaker volumes and lower realized residue gas prices in its MidCon segment. President, CEO and Chairman Heath Deneke said Summit reported fi
Roll Call · May 14 At the Races: Hitting the gas Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari As the Iran war continues to roil global oil markets, rising…
The Independent UK · May 14 American consumer spending slowed in April as soaring gas prices hits households March had marked the largest monthly surge in retail spending in over three years, largely driven by a rapid spike in gas prices
Euronews · May 14 Europe’s household energy prices surge after Iran war: Which capitals were hit hardest? Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets.
The Economic Times · May 13 US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, following Jerome Powell Kevin Warsh is now the new head of the Federal Reserve. He takes charge at a difficult economic time. Inflation is high and gas prices are rising. The Fed faces internal disagreements. President Trump has pressured the Fed for lower interest rates. Warsh promises independence. He faces challenges in managing…
The Conversation · May 13 Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise When gas prices rise, not everyone feels the pain equally. For low-income and rural Pennsylvanians, a trip to the gas station can mean choosing between a full tank and groceries. Many factors, such as crude oil costs, distribution and marketing, and to some extent Pennsylvania gas taxes all add up…
Roll Call · May 13 Congress has an approval problem. Does it matter? The last time Americans overwhelmingly approved of Congress, the U.S. had recently gone to war and was still reeling from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Gas prices were $1.31 a gallon and “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys was the top song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The year was 2001,…