Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Tumble on a Larger-Than-Expected Storage Build

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) closed down -0.048 (-1.79%) on Thursday. Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 3.25-month nearest-futures low on Thursday and settled lower on a larger-than-expected storage build. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose by +33 bcf in the week ended July 31, above

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Andrew Hecht on 08/06/2026

Will Gasoline Experience Seasonal Weakness over the Coming Months?

Gasoline is a seasonal fuel, with demand rising during spring and summer and falling during fall and winter. Drivers put more miles on cars during summer, and adverse weather conditions tend to curtail driving during winter. In August 2026, the gasoline futures market is shifting toward a lower dema

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MoneyShow on 08/06/2026

MoneyMasters Podcast: Anas Alhajji on Hormuz Risks, LNG, and SPR Myths

Anas Alhajji of Energy Outlook Advisors talks about major energy-market drivers – including tensions tied to the Middle East conflict and Bab el-Mandeb.Satellite view of the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Iran highlighted_ Image by FoxPictures via Shutterstock_

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump on Uncertainty Over Middle East Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is up +1.83 (+2.43%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0777 (+2.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today on uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a reported missile attack...Oil

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2026

Progress Toward Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Weighs on Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed down -0.55 (-0.73%) on Wednesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.0134 (-0.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp losses on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Edge Higher on Warmer US Weather Forecasts

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) closed up +0.006 (+0.22%) on Wednesday. Nat-gas prices settled slightly higher on Wednesday amid forecasts for warmer US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power an expected increase in air conditioning use. The Commodity

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2026

Crude Prices Pressured by Growing Optimism the Strait of Hormuz to Soon Reopen

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is down -0.61 (-0.81%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0130 (+0.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp losses today, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures low. Growing op

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Ivan Patriki on 08/05/2026

A NASA And Lockheed Martin Inventor Is Now Building Hydrogen Power Units In Florida

VIVIFY Technology, a private South Florida hydrogen company, has recruited a former Lockheed Martin Inventor of the Year, Buddy Paul, to build its 1MW "Flying Pig" power unit. It is "all powered by water," CEO Jason Herring says, and one unit can run 20 years on 500 gallons and power about 1,000 hom

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Daniel White on 08/05/2026

Oil Edges Up as Red Sea Shipping Threats Return

Crude is bouncing this morning after Houthi rebels made fresh threats against Saudi oil shipping in the Red Sea, undoing some of yesterday's progress on Saudi-Houthi talks brokered through Oman. India also confirmed it was an Indian vessel and crew that got struck and sunk near Oman over the weekend

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Neha Panjwani on 08/05/2026

Williams Companies Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Williams Companies has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Williams Companies on the screen of an exchange_ By maurice norbert

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Don Dawson on 08/04/2026

What Are Wheat Producers Seeing That Traders Aren't?

Weather headlines and geopolitical tensions grab attention, but wheat keeps struggling to hold its rallies. Producers are selling into strength, seasonal trends favor weakness, and the technical picture is changing. Are they positioning for a bigger macro shift?Wheat field landscape by Lenalindell20

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Optimism of Reopening Strait of Hormuz Knocks Crude Prices Lower

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.57 (-5.69%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.1145 (-3.86%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Tuesday for a second day, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futu

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat on Bigger US Supplies and Cooler Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) closed down -0.099 (-3.56%) on Tuesday. Nat-gas prices retreated on Tuesday amid news of larger US supplies and forecasts for cooler US temperatures that could reduce electricity demand to run air conditioning. Nat-gas prices came under pressure on Tuesday after

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Crude Oil Prices Slump on Hopes of a Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -3.77 (-4.72%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.1201 (-4.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today for a second day, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures low. Growing

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