
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Escalates
Monday, April 20, 2026. Strait of Hormuz traffic down dramatically — only fraction of usual 130 vessels per day. War risk insurance at 3%. Iran firing warning shots, U.S. seized Iranian cargo ship. Tr...
20 Apr 2min

Geographic Spotlight: South Africa
Friday, April 17, 2026. South Africa produces virtually no crude oil. Current output: 550 barrels per day. Imports 95-100% of consumption (~700k bpd). Refining capacity 360k bpd, down from 80% domesti...
17 Apr 2min

Geographic Spotlight: Colorado
Thursday, April 16, 2026. Colorado ranks #6 nationally by barrels of oil equivalent. DJ Basin dominates. Natural gas production 160,855 MMcf (Jan 2026). Proven reserves 1.442 billion barrels. Regulato...
16 Apr 2min

EIA Inventory Shock: Supply Disruption vs. Demand Destruction
Wednesday, April 15, 2026. WTI trading $91-93 range, down from Monday's $104.90. EIA inventory report at 9:30 AM ET. Strait of Hormuz 95% traffic collapse. Henry Hub $2.60. Crude caught between supply...
15 Apr 2min

Technicals: Week 16
Tuesday, April 14, 2026. WTI at $96.87, down 2% from Monday's spike. Head and shoulders reversal forming. Neckline support at $95-$97. Henry Hub at $2.62, down 0.42%. Peace talk hopes fading war premi...
14 Apr 2min

Week 16 Opens: Oil Surges Past $100 on Blockade Threat
Monday, April 13, 2026. WTI at $104.90, up 8.64%. Brent at $102.20, up 7.38%. Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade. Ceasefire talks failed. JPMorgan warns $120 possible.
13 Apr 2min

Geographic Spotlight: Morocco
Friday, April 10, 2026. Morocco's energy paradox: 87.5% dependent yet North Africa's renewable leader. Nador LNG terminal Q4 2026. Tendrara gas mid-2026. Africa's first offshore wind farm 2029.
10 Apr 3min

Hormuz Reopens: Iran Escalates
Thursday, April 9, 2026. WTI $96.88, up 2.62%. Hormuz reopening eases supply fears, but Iran attacks Saudi pipeline. Ceasefire fragile. Trade the levels.
9 Apr 2min



















