oil

Oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz at sunset

Energy Foreign Policy Security

Can Iran Really Hold Oil Hostage?

Jimmy ParkerMarch 16, 2026

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to everyone except the United States and Israel after U.S. strikes...

Barrels of oil at a Strategic Petroleum Reserve facility

Energy Politics

Trump Orders Huge 172 Million Barrel SPR Release

Jimmy ParkerMarch 12, 2026

President Donald Trump has ordered a major release of 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to blunt...