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War in Iran
Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz
The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of the Iran war. Over the past several months, both Iran and the United States have claimed the upper hand – and the competing rhetoric has caused considerable confusion and doubt.
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Wait… how much oil is actually leaving the Persian Gulf?Aug 17, 2026A debate is brewing in the oil market: Is the Strait of Hormuz way more “open” than we thought? -
Exxon made $160 million per day last quarter as oil prices surgedJul 31, 2026ExxonMobil and Chevron, the two biggest US oil companies, reported gangbusters profits driven by the spike in global oil prices unleashed by the US-Iran war. -
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Affordability in America
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