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Trucking Bankruptcies

At least 16 trucking, delivery, and transportation companies entered bankruptcy proceedings between late August and September 21. These filings extend across...

The Energy Crisis Is Making Travel More Expensive

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary says jet fuel is now about 50% more expensive than before the Iran war and expects those elevated costs to persist for another 12 to...

Dyed Diesel Regulations

Earlier this year, as the energy crisis sent gasoline prices soaring, Washington began waiving the very fuel regulations it had insisted were necessary. The...

The Blockade Has Done What Sanctions Could Not

For years, Washington proclaimed that sanctions would shut down Iranian oil exports. They never did. Iran adapted because markets ALWAYS adapt. Tehran assembled a...

The Houthis Have Saudi Arabia Trapped Between Two Chokepoints

The Houthis have not technically seized the entire Red Sea, but that distinction is becoming almost meaningless for Saudi Arabia. Their forces have swept down...

Saudi Arabia Turns to China to Restrain Iran and the Houthis

Something rather extraordinary has happened in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has turned to China for help with Iran and the Houthis. Riyadh appealed to Beijing...

Saudi Oil Production Collapses – This Is How the War Screws Everyone

Saudi Arabia just reported something that should scare the hell out of anyone who understands how the Middle East actually functions. According to Bloomberg, Riyadh...

The Strait of Hormuz Is Repricing the Entire World Economy

The politicians continue to speak about the Strait of Hormuz as though this were merely a regional dispute between Iran and its neighbors. That is complete...

Will the Diesel Crisis Decide the 2026 Elections?

The political class watches the price of crude oil and gasoline because that is what appears in the headlines, but the real warning is diesel. The average retail...

UAE Trade Ban on Iran

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice after accusing Tehran of launching...