Energy
Trump nixes talk of a diesel-export ban after Europe taps stockpiles
President Trump has ruled out a ban on diesel exports, a move he floated to reduce domestic prices but which faced doubts about its effectiveness and fears it would backfire.
Climate Lawfare: Experts say Supreme Court’s Suncor case may stop blue states regulating red states
Can one state govern another? The Washington Times' "Climate Lawfare" event, hosted by Alex Swoyer, brings together West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams, Article III Project's Josh Hammer and Alliance for Consumers' O.H. Skinner to preview the Supreme Court's Suncor case.
Climate Lawfare: Senator says it wears down energy firms, but courts are pushing back
In a fireside chat, Sen. Kevin Cramer, North Dakota Republican, joins The Washington Times' Editor-at-Large Alex Swoyer to discuss the escalating legal battles over climate policy.
Puerto Rico faces record electric rate as demand and costs increase
A record electric rate went into effect Thursday in Puerto Rico as outages persist and the U.S. territory's power grid continues to crumble.
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections
Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after the November elections.
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays, as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.
High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election
State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran, offering gas tax holidays and other measures to ease costs as affordability remains a top voter concern in the critical midterm elections.
Trump announces $200B in South Korean investments in the U.S.
President Trump on Wednesday announced plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S. projects, including a $54 billion liquefied natural gas initiative in Alaska and a $20 billion power plant in Texas.
Senate committee leaders announce permitting overhaul deal to spur energy development
A bipartisan group of senators announced a deal on Wednesday to overhaul federal permitting laws and regulations to speed up development of crucial energy projects.
Democrats line up against ‘toothless’ bill to prevent electricity cost increases from data centers
Senate Democrats are poised to block a House-passed bill asking local utility regulators to consider forcing data centers to pay for any electricity cost increases they incur.
Trump announces $15B steel mill in pivotal Iowa as victory for tariff policy
President Trump on Monday celebrated the biggest trophy yet for his tariff agenda: a Minnesota company's plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, where the president is promising midterm voters the first new steel plant built in the U.S. in 57 years.
Oil prices get back to rising and knock down U.S. stocks
Oil prices are back on the rise Monday, which is sending pressure higher within the U.S. bond market and U.S. stocks lower.
Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
The Trump administration on Monday plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
Bessent predicts Iran’s economic collapse ‘in the next two weeks’
Iran will soon run out of oil to sell to China and will have nothing left to trade, "probably in the next two weeks," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Crunch time: Fuel price spike squeezes French baguette bakers as heating oil costs soar
As the lights of their small bakery flicker on in the early morning darkness, Kevin and Sandrine Luce's oven is already cranked up to 518 degrees to give their latest batch of baguettes a crunchy crust.
Senate Republicans push for last-minute action on cost-of-living concerns before midterm break
Senate Republicans are scrambling to hold at least one vote on a cost-of-living issue before adjourning for the midterm elections, a last-ditch effort to convince voters to keep them in the majority.