Posts by: Phil Flynn

The Russia-Ukraine war is hitting home — that is, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s home.  Ukraine attacks on a Russian refinery and oil facilities in Vladimir […]

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Diesel dump / crack spreads came under pressure on the news that President Trump waived key new Russia sanctions (Graham Act) and related measures, plus […]

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Roll out the barrels and sooner rather than later. Oil is taking a pause after the International Energy Agency said Thursday that its members agreed […]

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Do you want to know how to tank an out-of-control Brent Crude market? Lift sanctions on some tainted tankers so those shadow-fleet ships can re-enter […]

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Energy markets face another Whipsaw Wednesday as Houthi rebels stir fresh turmoil. Oil surged overnight on reports that Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck the headquarters of […]

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Now oil prices are selling off once again as the diesel deal gets further review. Oil prices are having a delayed downward reaction to the […]

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Diesel is front and center in the energy debate this morning, and for good reason. American farmers, ranchers, and truckers have been paying the price […]

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As the Chicago White Sox head into game 5 of the 2026 American League Division Series this Cinderella story of the century as a team […]

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The oil market and the crack spreads, both diesel and gasoline, are riding a wave of fear this morning. Fear of Hurricane Isaias, soon to […]

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Oil prices are higher, and the diesel crack spread and the gasoline crack spread are surging. This time the rally may be coming from problems […]

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We’re seeing relief in the part of the energy complex that has felt the most pressure: the diesel crack. It has fallen below $100, down […]

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As Democrats complain about the cost of energy, despite generations of supporting policies that raise prices, oil production under President Trump is going to surge […]

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